How much does a cook make in Montana?
$26,770a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Montana. That is $12.87 an hour or $2,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.87
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,090Median: $26,770Highest 10%: $47,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,090 | $10.62 | |
| 25th | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| Median | $26,770 | $12.87 | |
| 75th | $33,960 | $16.33 | |
| 90th | $47,100 | $22.64 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $39,080 |
| Bozeman, MT | $28,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
| 46. Ohio | $26,870 |
| 47. Montana | $26,770 |
| 48. Louisiana | $24,960 |
| 49. Kentucky | $23,500 |
| 50. West Virginia | $23,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $12.87 ($26,770 a year).
Do cooks make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $26,770 against $30,890 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Montana rank for cook pay?
Montana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays cooks the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $39,080 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.