How much does a food server make in Minnesota?
$36,000a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Minnesota. That is $17.31 an hour or $3,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.31
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,760Median: $36,000Highest 10%: $44,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| Median | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 75th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 90th | $44,370 | $21.33 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Forks, ND | $37,280 |
| Fargo, ND | $36,720 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,420 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 14. Oregon | $36,620 |
| 15. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
| 19. New Mexico | $35,740 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $17.31 ($36,000 a year).
Do food servers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $36,000 against $35,360 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for food server pay?
Minnesota ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays food servers the most?
Grand Forks, ND-MN, with a median of $37,280 a year.
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.