Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #40 of 51 · MN
25% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,060 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $25,470
Employment 37,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,150P25 $23,370 Median $25,470P75 $31,940P90 $41,800
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Minnesota earn between $23,150 and $41,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Minnesota is $30,060, about 25% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $25,920 | $31,300 | 25,620 |
| Rochester, MN | $24,060 | $28,260 | 1,620 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $23,620 | $28,600 | 1,830 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $23,590 | $28,470 | 3,090 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $23,520 | $27,720 | 1,070 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $23,460 | $27,190 | 730 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $23,460 | $28,150 | 1,160 |
| Mankato, MN | $23,330 | $28,580 | 770 |