Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $23,190 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.15
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $29,690
Employed locally 720
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,570
    50th (median)
    $23,190
    75th
    $27,790
    90th
    $29,690

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,000
    Bartenders$26,400
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,680
    Food Preparation Workers$31,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,690
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northeast Minnesota is $11.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northeast Minnesota is 31.3% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,570.