SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Minnesota
Minnesota · 5 metro areas compared
In Minnesota the median wage is $29,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Minnesota the median wage is $29,210. That is 14.0% lower than the national median of $33,980. Pay ranges from under $23,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,090 to $34,670.
The area has 7,220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.70 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Minnesota ranks number 29th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, St. Cloud records the highest median at $29,580. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 717th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,350 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $26,090 | −23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $29,210 | −14.0% |
| 75th | $34,670 | +2.0% |
| 90th | $38,310 | +12.7% |
| Mean | $30,730 | −9.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Cloud | $29,580 | 220 | |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $29,380 | 5,390 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $29,120 | 310 | |
| 4 | Mankato | $28,730 | 120 | |
| 5 | Duluth | $27,000 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $29,210 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$29,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,625US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,210 a year, 14.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,350 to $38,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Cloud, at $29,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $29,210, or $14.04 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $33,980, so pay in Minnesota is 14.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minnesota earns more than $38,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in St. Cloud, at $29,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,220 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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