Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $34,380 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.53
10th percentile $28,940
90th percentile $37,810
Employed locally 750
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,940
    25th
    $30,320
    50th (median)
    $34,380
    75th
    $35,020
    90th
    $37,810

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,640
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,160
    Food Preparation Workers $33,510
    Bartenders $26,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southeast Minnesota is $16.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Southeast Minnesota is 0.2% below 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $28,940 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,320.