salary$25,920 a year$12 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,280per year
Jobs in the area25,620people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Minneapolis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,649 a month takes 76.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in Minneapolis, MN?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $25,920 a year ($12 an hour). Most earn between $23,260 and $43,280.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Minneapolis?
Typical rent of $1,649 a month takes 76.3% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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.