How much does a food server make in Montana?
$32,090a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Montana. That is $15.43 an hour or $2,674 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.43
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,010Median: $32,090Highest 10%: $38,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,010 | $11.06 | |
| 25th | $29,250 | $14.06 | |
| Median | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| 75th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 90th | $38,210 | $18.37 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $38,210 |
| Great Falls, MT | $37,530 |
| Billings, MT | $30,550 |
| Missoula, MT | $30,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 28. Pennsylvania | $33,300 |
| 29. Wyoming | $33,090 |
| 30. Kentucky | $32,200 |
| 31. Montana | $32,090 |
| 32. South Dakota | $31,980 |
| 33. Indiana | $31,840 |
| 34. Missouri | $31,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $15.43 ($32,090 a year).
Do food servers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $32,090 against $35,360 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Montana rank for food server pay?
Montana ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays food servers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $38,210 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.