Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $34,210 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $39,460
Employed locally 2,060
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $28,340
    50th (median)
    $34,210
    75th
    $36,600
    90th
    $39,460

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $31,950
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Billings, MT $29,690
    Helena, MT $29,050
    Great Falls, MT $28,640
    Sumter, SC $22,890

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,890
    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 Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bozeman, MT is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.06 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Bozeman, MT is 12.2% above the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,340.