How much does a hotel make in Minnesota?
$36,320a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Minnesota. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,310Median: $36,320Highest 10%: $43,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,310 | $14.09 | |
| 25th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| Median | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $43,080 | $20.71 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,150 |
| Rochester, MN | $36,690 |
| Mankato, MN | $35,900 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,710 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $35,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,210 |
| Fargo, ND | $34,950 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $34,440 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $31,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 14. Oregon | $37,020 |
| 15. Connecticut | $37,000 |
| 16. Colorado | $36,750 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,320 |
| 18. Utah | $36,250 |
| 19. Arizona | $35,880 |
| 20. Maryland | $35,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $17.46 ($36,320 a year).
Do hotels make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $36,320 against $35,070 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for hotel pay?
Minnesota ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays hotels the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $38,150 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.