Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in West Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,650 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $77,870
Employed locally 100
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $49,370
    50th (median)
    $55,650
    75th
    $69,900
    90th
    $77,870

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,820
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,530
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,470
    Bartenders $21,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,510
    Food Preparation Workers $30,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in West Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in West Montana is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

    Is West Montana above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in West Montana is 8.8% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,370.