How much does a cook make in Montana?
$42,640a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Montana. That is $20.50 an hour or $3,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.50
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,600Median: $42,640Highest 10%: $50,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,600 | $15.19 | |
| 25th | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| Median | $42,640 | $20.50 | |
| 75th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 90th | $50,670 | $24.36 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 9. New York | $43,000 |
| 10. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 11. California | $42,860 |
| 12. Montana | $42,640 |
| 13. Oregon | $42,020 |
| 14. Arizona | $41,740 |
| 15. Vermont | $41,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $20.50 ($42,640 a year).
Do cooks make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $42,640 against $37,690 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Montana rank for cook pay?
Montana ranks 12 of 33 states.
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.