Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $25,620 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.32
10th percentile $23,030
90th percentile $36,390
Employed locally 26,660
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,030
    25th
    $23,370
    50th (median)
    $25,620
    75th
    $29,970
    90th
    $36,390

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 26% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 74% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $30,230
    Fargo, ND-MN $29,210
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $28,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $23,810
    Rochester, MN $23,580
    St. Cloud, MN $22,990

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,620
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,710
    Food Preparation Workers $35,660
    Bartenders $27,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,460
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $12.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.81 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 24.1% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $23,030 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,370.