How much does a food server make in St. Cloud?
$34,510a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $34,510Highest 10%: $40,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| Median | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 90th | $40,220 | $19.34 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| 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 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $33,150 |
Related jobs in St. Cloud
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $41,600 |
| Cook | $40,590 |
| Cook | $36,270 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,540 |
| Cook | $31,010 |
| Dishwasher | $29,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,680 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,560 |
| Bartender | $25,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $16.59 ($34,510 a year).
Do food servers make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
No: $34,510 against $35,360 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $36,000, so St. Cloud pays 4% less.
Where does St. Cloud rank for food server pay?
130 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,220 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.