Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $35,870 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $29,250
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 540
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,250
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $39,820
    90th
    $46,860

    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

    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
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150
    Food Preparation Workers $29,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in East-Central Montana is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.54 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in East-Central Montana is 1.6% below 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,250 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.