Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $15.08 an hour ($31,370 a year). About 58,970 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($31,200). Minnesota ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.55 | $28,190 |
| 25% of workers | $14.05 | $29,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.08 | $31,370 |
| 75% of workers | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| 90% of workers | $17.86 | $37,140 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $33,040 | 37,920 |
| Rochester | $31,190 | 2,550 |
| Mankato | $30,000 | 1,860 |
| St. Cloud | $29,680 | 2,120 |
| Duluth | $29,260 | 2,910 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- 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: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $25,470 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| Bartenders | $26,900 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,000 |
| Dishwashers | $34,060 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,210 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,120 |
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