salary$37,310 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,130per year
Jobs in the area690people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Sioux Falls?
Expensive. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 42.3% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $37,310 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,220 and $46,130.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 42.3% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.