Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $36,340 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $47,750
Employed locally 420
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $31,680
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $40,100
    90th
    $47,750

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,820
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,530
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,470
    Bartenders$21,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,510
    Food Preparation Workers$30,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in West Montana is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in West Montana is 0.3% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,680.