Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Minnesota

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Minnesota

Chefs and Head Cooks in Minnesota earn a median salary of $52,580 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.8% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 1,620 chefs and head cooks are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $44,360 to $61,780 depending on location.

$52,580 Avg median salary in Minnesota
$61,780 Highest paying metro
$44,360 Lowest paying metro
1,620 Employed in Minnesota

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      Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Minnesota

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Minneapolis, MN-WI $61,780 $49,180 $75,030 1,210
      Rochester, MN $59,390 $46,430 $80,660 80
      Southeast Minnesota $59,380 $50,960 $74,880 60
      Northwest Minnesota $50,730 $43,630 $71,680 80
      Duluth, MN-WI $50,510 $43,580 $66,570 90
      Mankato, MN $49,310 $45,250 $60,350 30
      St. Cloud, MN $45,180 $45,180 $54,460 40
      Southwest Minnesota $44,360 $38,100 $48,330 30

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