How much does a cook make in Montana?
$37,150a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Montana. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.86
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,500Median: $37,150Highest 10%: $50,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,500 | $14.66 | |
| 25th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| 75th | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 90th | $50,600 | $24.33 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $44,260 |
| Billings, MT | $37,700 |
| Missoula, MT | $37,270 |
| Helena, MT | $37,190 |
| Great Falls, MT | $35,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 23. Utah | $38,200 |
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 26. Montana | $37,150 |
| 27. Wyoming | $36,940 |
| 28. Michigan | $36,870 |
| 29. South Dakota | $36,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $17.86 ($37,150 a year).
Do cooks make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $37,150 against $37,450 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Montana rank for cook pay?
Montana ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays cooks the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $44,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.