Waiters and Waitresses pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $12.25 an hour ($25,470 a year). About 37,630 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Minnesota ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.13 | $23,150 |
| 25% of workers | $11.24 | $23,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.25 | $25,470 |
| 75% of workers | $15.36 | $31,940 |
| 90% of workers | $20.10 | $41,800 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $25,920 | 25,620 |
| Rochester | $24,060 | 1,620 |
| St. Cloud | $23,520 | 1,070 |
| Mankato | $23,330 | 770 |
| Duluth | $23,150 | 2,100 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- 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: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,370 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| Bartenders | $26,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,270 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,200 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,150 |
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