Cooks, Restaurant pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $18.30 an hour ($38,060 a year). About 7,580 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($37,390). Montana ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.13 | $29,380 |
| 25% of workers | $16.87 | $35,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.30 | $38,060 |
| 75% of workers | $21.11 | $43,910 |
| 90% of workers | $22.92 | $47,670 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $42,430 | 1,370 |
| Billings | $38,260 | 1,370 |
| Missoula | $38,080 | 1,020 |
| Helena | $38,030 | 570 |
| Great Falls | $36,610 | 490 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,860 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,150 |
| Bakers | $37,200 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,770 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $41,600 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $57,470 |
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