How much does a waiter and waitress make in St. Cloud?
$23,520a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $11.31 an hour or $1,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.31
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 312 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,150Median: $23,520Highest 10%: $38,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| 25th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| Median | $23,520 | $11.31 | |
| 75th | $28,140 | $13.53 | |
| 90th | $38,630 | $18.57 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 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 |
| Mankato, MN | $23,330 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,150 |
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 Server | $34,510 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $11.31 ($23,520 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
No: $23,520 against $35,230 nationally, 33% less.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $25,470, so St. Cloud pays 8% less.
Where does St. Cloud rank for waiter and waitress pay?
312 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,630 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.