Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Minnesota
Waiters and Waitresses in Minnesota earn a median of $25,470 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $25,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,630
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,150; the top 10% earn over $41,800. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30,200 median in Minnesota
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33,480 median in Minnesota
- Bartenders$26,900 median in Minnesota
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,370 median in Minnesota
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,000 median in Minnesota
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,210 median in Minnesota
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Minnesota
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Minnesota?
The median is $25,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,150 and the top 10% earn over $41,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−28% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.