Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,060 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 290
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $31,670
    50th (median)
    $36,060
    75th
    $40,120
    90th
    $47,670

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,000
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,390
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,190
    Bartenders$22,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,320
    Food Preparation Workers$30,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southwest Montana is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southwest Montana is 1.1% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,670.