Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Montana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Montana

Chefs and Head Cooks in Montana earn a median salary of $54,506 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 500 chefs and head cooks are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $46,070 to $60,560 depending on location.

$54,506 Avg median salary in Montana
$60,560 Highest paying metro
$46,070 Lowest paying metro
500 Employed in Montana

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      Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Montana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Bozeman, MT $60,560 $49,000 $75,750 120
      Helena, MT $57,510 $43,250 $71,970 40
      Billings, MT $56,850 $48,260 $70,720 60
      Southwest Montana $56,460 $50,940 $67,500 60
      West Montana $55,650 $49,370 $69,900 100
      Missoula, MT $48,440 $44,990 $62,530 80
      East-Central Montana $46,070 $35,550 $55,490 40

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