Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $36,390 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 770
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $29,910
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $44,160
    90th
    $49,570

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,000
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,190
    Bartenders $22,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,060
    Food Preparation Workers $30,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southwest Montana is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.72 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southwest Montana is 1.2% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,910.