Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $29,980 -13% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $23,760
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 70
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,760
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $29,980
    75th
    $34,370
    90th
    $46,110

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,190
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,390
    Bartenders$22,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southwest Montana is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.17 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Southwest Montana is 13% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $23,760 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.