Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Minneapolis, MN

17,760 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $19.06/hour ($39,640/year) median · 6% above the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Minneapolis, MN is $19.06/hour ($39,640/year), with a typical range of $37,110 to $46,440 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Line Cook pay in Minneapolis, MN

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Minneapolis metro. Half of Line Cooks earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,110 $39,640 $46,440
25th$37,110 Median$39,640 75th$46,440 vs US6% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook). Full Line Cook salary guide →

What is a Line Cook salary in Minneapolis?

The median line cook salary in Minneapolis, MN is $19.06/hour ($39,640/year), with a typical range of $37,110 to $46,440 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 17,760 line cooks employed in the Minneapolis metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Minneapolis by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Line Cook

Typical lead band in Minneapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Typical pay range
$34,883–$47,171
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Minneapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Typical pay range
$36,072–$45,031
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Line Cook

Typical senior band in Minneapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Typical pay range
$36,667–$49,312
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Line Cook

Typical senior band in Minneapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Typical pay range
$33,694–$44,317
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Line Cook

Typical mid level band in Minneapolis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Typical pay range
$37,261–$45,744
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Line Cook Career Ladder — Minneapolis Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Minneapolis’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$28,540
  2. Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$37,658
  3. Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$47,568
  4. Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$57,478
  5. Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$67,388

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook).

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Minneapolis

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Minneapolis post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Minneapolis metro typically post Line Cook roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Line Cook in Minneapolis, MN — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Minneapolis, MN?
Median $19.06/hour ($39,640/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,110–$46,440. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Minneapolis?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 17,760 Line Cook roles employed in the Minneapolis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Minneapolis employers use for Line Cook?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Line Cook jobs for me?
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