How much does a food server make in Minneapolis?
$36,420a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.51
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 6,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $36,420Highest 10%: $45,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| Median | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 75th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 90th | $45,040 | $21.65 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Grand Forks, ND | $37,280 |
| Fargo, ND | $36,720 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,880 |
| Rochester, MN | $35,630 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,850 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,760 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $34,510 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $33,150 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,110 |
| Cook | $44,830 |
| Cook | $39,640 |
| Cook | $36,380 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,100 |
| Dishwasher | $34,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $33,040 |
| Cook | $32,150 |
| Host and Hostess | $30,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $17.51 ($36,420 a year).
Do food servers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $36,420 against $35,360 nationally, 3% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $36,000, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for food server pay?
65 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,040 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.