Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $38,670 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $46,490
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $38,670
    75th
    $39,120
    90th
    $46,490

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $39,380
    Billings, MT $37,320
    Missoula, MT $37,010
    Great Falls, MT $36,240
    Helena, MT $36,220
    Sumter, SC $26,420

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,210
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,890
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,820
    Bartenders$23,670
    Food Preparation Workers$35,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Bozeman, MT is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Bozeman, MT is 6.1% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.