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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Minnesota
- Minneapolis$44,680
- Rochester$42,070
- St. Cloud$41,980
- Mankato$41,820
- Duluth$41,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $44,680 | $44,830 | $39,280 | $36,509 | 105 |
| Rochester | $42,070 | $43,160 | $37,500 | $34,551 | 91 |
| St. Cloud | $41,980 | $40,590 | $38,000 | $34,484 | 88 |
| Mankato | $41,820 | $40,410 | $37,890 | $34,364 | 91 |
| Duluth | $41,220 | $40,300 | $37,190 | $33,914 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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