Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $38,890 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 1,490
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $35,960
    50th (median)
    $38,890
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $52,000

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Restaurant salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Restaurant salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Restaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $37,080
    Binghamton, NY $36,820
    Billings, MT $36,510
    Helena, MT $36,120
    Great Falls, MT $35,570
    Sumter, SC $30,120

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,210
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,820
    Bartenders$23,670
    Food Preparation Workers$35,720
    Dishwashers$32,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Bozeman, MT is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.74 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Bozeman, MT is 5.6% above the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,960.