Waiter Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median waiter in the Minneapolis area earns $25,920 a year ($12.46 an hour), 26% below the U.S. median ($35,230) and 2% above the Minnesota median ($25,470). Half of the 25,620 waiters there earn between $23,650 and $33,120.
Median $25,920
10th: $23,26090th: $43,280
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,260 | $23,150 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $23,650 | $23,370 | $27,750 |
| Median | $25,920 | $25,470 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $33,120 | $31,940 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $43,280 | $41,800 | $64,720 |
| Average | $31,300 | $30,060 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 25,620 | 37,630 | 2,270,910 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
- San Jose, CA: $41,920
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Similar jobs in Minneapolis, MN
- Fast Food Worker: $33,040
- Bartender: $27,600
- Restaurant Cook: $39,640
- Food Service Supervisor: $46,110
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,100
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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.