Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,180 or more. The middle half of cooks, institution and cafeteria in Minneapolis earn between $39,280 and $47,490.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,680 | $3,723 | $21.48 |
| Median | $44,830 | $3,736 | $21.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,280 | $3,273 | $18.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,490 | $3,958 | $22.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Cooks, institution and cafeteria in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($43,050) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($38,810). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $37,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $44,680 | $44,830 | $36,550 | $54,180 | 4,490 |
| Minnesota | $43,050 | $43,460 | $35,520 | $52,140 | 7,890 |
| United States | $38,810 | $37,450 | $28,480 | $49,670 | 441,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $44,680, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $36,509 a year, or $3,042 a month and $1,404 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $36,766 | $3,064 |
| Working in MN | $36,509 | $3,042 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for cooks, institution and cafeteria? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $44,680 buys what about $42,625 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for cooks, institution and cafeteria
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,770).
- Kahului, HI$57,770
- San Jose, CA$54,290
- Seattle, WA$53,820
- Barnstable, MA$52,850
- San Francisco, CA$52,440
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do cooks, institution and cafeteria make an hour in Minneapolis?
$21.48 an hour on average, and $21.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cooks, institution and cafeteria take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $36,509 a year ($3,042 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,680. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do cooks, institution and cafeteria earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($38,810).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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