Cooks, Restaurant Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,560 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $22,530
90th percentile $47,440
Employed locally 770
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,530
    25th
    $27,920
    50th (median)
    $34,560
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $47,440

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,430
    Bartenders $22,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150
    Food Preparation Workers $29,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in East-Central Montana is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in East-Central Montana is 6.2% below 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $22,530 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,920.