Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,070 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $79,560
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $55,490
    90th
    $79,560

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,430
    Bartenders$22,570
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,560
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in East-Central Montana is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.63 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in East-Central Montana is 24.5% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.