How much does a food processing worker make in Montana?
$37,740a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Montana. That is $18.14 an hour or $3,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.14
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,870Median: $37,740Highest 10%: $50,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 75th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 90th | $50,690 | $24.37 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $37,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 32. Georgia | $37,810 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,810 |
| 34. West Virginia | $37,750 |
| 35. Montana | $37,740 |
| 36. Alabama | $37,510 |
| 37. Connecticut | $37,450 |
| 38. Kentucky | $37,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $18.14 ($37,740 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $37,740 against $39,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Montana rank for food processing worker pay?
Montana ranks 35 of 46 states.
Which city in Montana pays food processing workers the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $37,450 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.