salary$39,640 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,160per year
Jobs in the area17,760people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford St. Paul?
Expensive. Rent of $1,443 a month takes 43.7% 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 St. Paul, MN?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $39,640 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,310 and $48,160.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in St. Paul?
Typical rent of $1,443 a month takes 43.7% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.