Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $20.90 an hour ($43,460 a year). About 7,890 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($37,450). Minnesota ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.08 | $35,520 |
| 25% of workers | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.90 | $43,460 |
| 75% of workers | $22.40 | $46,590 |
| 90% of workers | $25.07 | $52,140 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $44,830 | 4,490 |
| Rochester | $43,160 | 330 |
| St. Cloud | $40,590 | 300 |
| Mankato | $40,410 | 150 |
| Duluth | $40,300 | 530 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, institution and cafeteria
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,900 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 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,270 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,120 |
| Bakers | $40,210 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,600 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,150 |
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