Waiters and Waitresses pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $11.23 an hour ($23,370 a year). About 7,200 people work in this job there.
That is 34% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). Montana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.55 | $21,940 |
| 25% of workers | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.23 | $23,370 |
| 75% of workers | $13.92 | $28,960 |
| 90% of workers | $21.84 | $45,420 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $26,380 | 1,200 |
| Missoula | $23,210 | 930 |
| Helena | $23,020 | 520 |
| Billings | $22,940 | 1,320 |
| Great Falls | $22,270 | 450 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- 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: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,090 |
| Bartenders | $26,010 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,010 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,860 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,910 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,510 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $32,090 |
| Food Service Managers | $72,140 |
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