Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $39,210 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $46,710
Employed locally 170
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $37,790
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $44,350
    90th
    $46,710

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 52% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,200
    Fargo, ND-MN $39,810
    Rochester, MN $39,730
    St. Cloud, MN $39,310
    Duluth, MN-WI $38,530
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,520

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,700
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,100
    Bartenders $23,580
    Food Preparation Workers $34,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Mankato, MN is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Mankato, MN is 7.6% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Mankato?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $36,860 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,790.