Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Minnesota earn a median salary of $39,656 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.8% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 7,670 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $38,190 to $43,200 depending on location.
$39,656
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$43,200
Highest paying metro
$38,190
Lowest paying metro
7,670
Employed in Minnesota
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inCooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $43,200 | $39,320 | $46,830 | 4,620 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $40,150 | $37,100 | $44,080 | 430 |
| Rochester, MN | $39,730 | $37,920 | $44,670 | 330 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $39,360 | $37,020 | $44,410 | 660 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $39,310 | $37,300 | $44,430 | 270 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $39,220 | $37,170 | $44,730 | 170 |
| Mankato, MN | $39,210 | $37,790 | $44,350 | 170 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $38,530 | $35,610 | $43,480 | 470 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $38,190 | $36,300 | $43,320 | 550 |