Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $22,190 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.67
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 770
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $21,470
    50th (median)
    $22,190
    75th
    $27,170
    90th
    $41,600

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,390
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Montana is $10.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.44 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Montana is 34.3% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,470.