Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Waiters and Waitresses in Minnesota earn a median salary of $23,361 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.8% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 39,140 waiters and waitresses are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $22,570 to $25,620 depending on location.
$23,361
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$25,620
Highest paying metro
$22,570
Lowest paying metro
39,140
Employed in Minnesota
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inWaiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $25,620 | $23,370 | $29,970 | 26,660 |
| Rochester, MN | $23,580 | $23,170 | $27,550 | 1,700 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $23,190 | $22,570 | $27,790 | 720 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $23,170 | $22,570 | $27,920 | 1,140 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $23,160 | $22,570 | $29,230 | 1,910 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $23,070 | $22,570 | $28,350 | 2,930 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $22,990 | $22,570 | $25,560 | 1,160 |
| Mankato, MN | $22,900 | $22,570 | $26,860 | 790 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $22,570 | $22,570 | $28,230 | 2,130 |