Cooks, All Other Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $31,160 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.98
10th percentile $24,810
90th percentile $47,390
National median $36,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,810
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $31,160
    75th
    $40,070
    90th
    $47,390

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $67,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,870
    Washington $54,460
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $53,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,690

    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 Cooks, All Other make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, All Other in East-Central Montana is $14.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.78 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Cooks, All Other salaries?

    The median Cooks, All Other salary in East-Central Montana is 13.9% below the national median of $36,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, All Other in East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $24,810 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.