Cooks, Restaurant Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $36,530 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $25,140
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 1,430
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,140
    25th
    $30,090
    50th (median)
    $36,530
    75th
    $45,760
    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,820
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,470
    Bartenders$21,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,510
    Food Preparation Workers$30,350
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in West Montana is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in West Montana is 0.8% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $25,140 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,090.