Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,990 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.82
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $42,860
Employed locally 830
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $33,660
    50th (median)
    $34,990
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $42,860

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,760
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,070
    Bartenders$26,470
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,050
    Food Preparation Workers$32,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northwest Minnesota is $16.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northwest Minnesota is 1.5% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,660.