Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Montana
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Montana earn a median salary of $36,716 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.7% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 2,270 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $35,870 to $38,670 depending on location.
$36,716
Avg median salary in Montana
$38,670
Highest paying metro
$35,870
Lowest paying metro
2,270
Employed in Montana
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inCooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $38,670 | $35,470 | $39,120 | 250 |
| Billings, MT | $37,320 | $34,080 | $42,080 | 280 |
| Missoula, MT | $37,010 | $31,840 | $38,700 | 200 |
| West Montana | $36,340 | $31,680 | $40,100 | 420 |
| Great Falls, MT | $36,240 | $30,950 | $38,080 | 160 |
| Helena, MT | $36,220 | $31,850 | $38,270 | 130 |
| Southwest Montana | $36,060 | $31,670 | $40,120 | 290 |
| East-Central Montana | $35,870 | $30,940 | $39,820 | 540 |