How much does a food preparation worker make in Montana?
$33,860a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Montana. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,000Median: $33,860Highest 10%: $43,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| 25th | $28,710 | $13.80 | |
| Median | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $43,410 | $20.87 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $38,260 |
| Missoula, MT | $35,020 |
| Helena, MT | $34,960 |
| Billings, MT | $34,590 |
| Great Falls, MT | $30,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 26. Minnesota | $34,850 |
| 27. Ohio | $34,530 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $34,070 |
| 29. Montana | $33,860 |
| 30. Utah | $33,540 |
| 31. Nevada | $33,460 |
| 32. New Mexico | $33,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $16.28 ($33,860 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $33,860 against $35,320 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Montana rank for food preparation worker pay?
Montana ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays food preparation workers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $38,260 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.