Cooks, Restaurant pay in Rochester
In Rochester (MN), the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $18.34 an hour ($38,150 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($37,390). It is about the same as the Minnesota median ($38,590).
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in Rochester (MN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.34 | $38,150 |
| 75% of workers | $21.17 | $44,030 |
| 90% of workers | $22.16 | $46,100 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $39,640 | 17,760 |
| Rochester (this page) | $38,150 | 1,060 |
| Mankato | $37,190 | 510 |
| Duluth | $36,680 | 1,460 |
| St. Cloud | $36,270 | 780 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Other job titles for this job
Open cooks, restaurant jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring cooks, restaurant? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.