Waiters and Waitresses Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $22,990 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.06
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $31,150
Employed locally 1,160
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,570
    50th (median)
    $22,990
    75th
    $25,560
    90th
    $31,150

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 30% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 70% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $25,620
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $23,810
    Rochester, MN $23,580

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,180
    Food Preparation Workers $31,740
    Bartenders $24,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,840
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in St. Cloud, MN is $11.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.57 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in St. Cloud, MN is 31.9% 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 St. Cloud?

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