Food Preparation Workers Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Food Preparation Workers in Minnesota earn a median salary of $33,071 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.4% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 23,680 food preparation workers are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $29,900 to $35,660 depending on location.
$33,071
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$35,660
Highest paying metro
$29,900
Lowest paying metro
23,680
Employed in Minnesota
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $35,660 | $29,970 | $38,230 | 16,060 |
| Rochester, MN | $35,380 | $29,760 | $40,300 | 760 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,460 | $29,230 | $36,990 | 380 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $33,510 | $28,770 | $36,450 | 1,490 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $33,010 | $28,420 | $36,160 | 900 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $32,100 | $28,560 | $36,660 | 1,850 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $31,880 | $28,800 | $37,670 | 430 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $31,740 | $28,740 | $36,800 | 830 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $29,900 | $28,430 | $35,830 | 980 |