Bartenders pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for bartenders is $12.51 an hour ($26,010 a year). About 5,370 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Montana ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.55 | $21,940 |
| 25% of workers | $10.73 | $22,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.51 | $26,010 |
| 75% of workers | $13.83 | $28,770 |
| 90% of workers | $15.81 | $32,870 |
Bartenders pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $27,040 | 740 |
| Helena | $26,210 | 390 |
| Missoula | $25,990 | 630 |
| Great Falls | $25,310 | 400 |
| Billings | $23,550 | 780 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,090 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,060 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,010 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,860 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,510 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,090 |
| Food Service Managers | $72,140 |
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