Cooks, Fast Food pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $16.41 an hour ($34,120 a year). About 5,190 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($30,890). Minnesota ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.81 | $24,550 |
| 25% of workers | $14.37 | $29,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.41 | $34,120 |
| 75% of workers | $18.57 | $38,630 |
| 90% of workers | $19.02 | $39,560 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $36,380 | 3,550 |
| Rochester | $33,090 | 170 |
| St. Cloud | $31,010 | 180 |
| Duluth | $30,790 | 240 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,370 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $43,460 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,940 |
| Bakers | $40,210 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $43,930 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $47,250 |
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