Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $39,310 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $33,970
90th percentile $48,860
Employed locally 270
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,970
    25th
    $37,300
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $44,430
    90th
    $48,860

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 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
    Mankato, MN $39,210
    Duluth, MN-WI $38,530
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,520

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,180
    Food Preparation Workers $31,740
    Bartenders $24,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in St. Cloud, MN is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in St. Cloud, MN is 7.8% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $33,970 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,300.