Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $17.31 an hour ($36,000 a year). About 11,090 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). Minnesota ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.27 | $31,760 |
| 25% of workers | $16.68 | $34,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| 75% of workers | $18.32 | $38,110 |
| 90% of workers | $21.33 | $44,370 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $36,420 | 6,740 |
| Duluth | $35,880 | 670 |
| Rochester | $35,630 | 590 |
| Mankato | $34,760 | 230 |
| St. Cloud | $34,510 | 370 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $25,470 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,590 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| Dishwashers | $34,060 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $43,460 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,200 |
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