Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $37,010 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $29,800
90th percentile $46,440
Employed locally 200
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,800
    25th
    $31,840
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $38,700
    90th
    $46,440

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 52% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 48% 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
    Bozeman, MT $38,670
    Billings, MT $37,320
    Great Falls, MT $36,240
    Helena, MT $36,220
    Sumter, SC $26,420

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,200
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,080
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,480
    Bartenders$22,210
    Food Preparation Workers$31,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Missoula, MT is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Missoula, MT is 1.5% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,800 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,840.