Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $61,780 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $48,490
90th percentile $92,970
Employed locally 1,210
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,490
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $61,780
    75th
    $75,030
    90th
    $92,970

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 63% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,860
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,430
    Rochester, MN $59,390
    Duluth, MN-WI $50,510
    Mankato, MN $49,310
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,420

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,620
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,710
    Food Preparation Workers $35,660
    Bartenders $27,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.60 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 1.3% above the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $48,490 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.