How much does a waiter and waitress make in Minnesota?
$25,470a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Minnesota. That is $12.25 an hour or $2,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.25
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,150Median: $25,470Highest 10%: $41,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| 25th | $23,370 | $11.24 | |
| Median | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| 75th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| 90th | $41,800 | $20.10 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $30,330 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $29,920 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,380 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $27,820 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $25,920 |
| Rochester, MN | $24,060 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $23,520 |
| Mankato, MN | $23,330 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 38. Alabama | $26,840 |
| 39. Nevada | $26,410 |
| 40. Alaska | $26,310 |
| 41. Minnesota | $25,470 |
| 42. Arkansas | $24,680 |
| 43. Wyoming | $23,920 |
| 44. Montana | $23,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $12.25 ($25,470 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $25,470 against $35,230 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Minnesota ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $30,330 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.