Food Preparation Worker Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median food preparation worker in the Minneapolis area earns $35,100 a year ($16.88 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 1% above the Minnesota median ($34,850). Half of the 16,810 food preparation workers there earn between $30,710 and $38,790.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,250 | $29,150 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $30,710 | $30,550 | $29,950 |
| Median | $35,100 | $34,850 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $38,790 | $38,240 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $46,690 | $45,790 | $45,340 |
| Average | $36,390 | $35,610 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 16,810 | 24,620 | 893,600 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Minneapolis, MN
- Restaurant Cook: $39,640
- Fast Food Worker: $33,040
- Waiter: $25,920
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,110
- Bartender: $27,600
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.