How much does a cook make in Montana?
$38,060a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Montana. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,380Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $47,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,380 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $43,910 | $21.11 | |
| 90th | $47,670 | $22.92 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $42,430 |
| Billings, MT | $38,260 |
| Missoula, MT | $38,080 |
| Helena, MT | $38,030 |
| Great Falls, MT | $36,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 17. New Jersey | $38,460 |
| 18. Montana | $38,060 |
| 19. Delaware | $37,840 |
| 20. Maryland | $37,820 |
| 21. Illinois | $37,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).
Do cooks make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $38,060 against $37,390 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Montana rank for cook pay?
Montana ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays cooks the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $42,430 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.