Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop is $13.90 an hour ($28,910 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). Montana ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.92 | $22,700 |
| 25% of workers | $11.56 | $24,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.90 | $28,910 |
| 75% of workers | $16.28 | $33,860 |
| 90% of workers | $17.30 | $35,980 |
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $34,440 | 310 |
| Great Falls | $29,550 | 70 |
| Missoula | $28,470 | 170 |
| Billings | $28,190 | 260 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
- 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: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 107,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,090 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,370 |
| Bartenders | $26,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,010 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $35,330 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,510 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,090 |
| Dishwashers | $30,130 |
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