How much does a cook make in Montana?
$33,240a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Montana. That is $15.98 an hour or $2,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.98
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,890Median: $33,240Highest 10%: $36,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| 25th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| Median | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 75th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 90th | $36,310 | $17.46 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Great Falls, MT | $32,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 25. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 26. Florida | $34,240 |
| 27. Iowa | $34,090 |
| 28. Montana | $33,240 |
| 29. South Dakota | $32,380 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $32,330 |
| 31. Minnesota | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $15.98 ($33,240 a year).
Do cooks make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $33,240 against $35,880 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Montana rank for cook pay?
Montana ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Montana pays cooks the most?
Great Falls, MT, with a median of $32,370 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.