How much does a waiter and waitress make in Montana?
$23,370a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Montana. That is $11.24 an hour or $1,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.24
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,940Median: $23,370Highest 10%: $45,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,940 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $22,290 | $10.72 | |
| Median | $23,370 | $11.24 | |
| 75th | $28,960 | $13.92 | |
| 90th | $45,420 | $21.84 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $26,380 |
| Missoula, MT | $23,210 |
| Helena, MT | $23,020 |
| Billings, MT | $22,940 |
| Great Falls, MT | $22,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 41. Minnesota | $25,470 |
| 42. Arkansas | $24,680 |
| 43. Wyoming | $23,920 |
| 44. Montana | $23,370 |
| 45. Texas | $23,240 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $11.24 ($23,370 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $23,370 against $35,230 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Montana rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Montana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $26,380 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.