Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.98 an hour ($29,090 a year). About 14,960 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Montana ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.94 | $22,760 |
| 25% of workers | $12.70 | $26,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.98 | $29,090 |
| 75% of workers | $16.65 | $34,640 |
| 90% of workers | $17.68 | $36,780 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $31,840 | 1,870 |
| Missoula | $30,510 | 2,160 |
| Billings | $29,130 | 3,310 |
| Helena | $28,330 | 1,060 |
| Great Falls | $28,200 | 1,340 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,060 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,370 |
| Bartenders | $26,010 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,860 |
| Dishwashers | $30,130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,510 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,090 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,770 |
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