Waiters and Waitresses Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $22,470 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.81
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $44,620
Employed locally 1,340
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $21,610
    50th (median)
    $22,470
    75th
    $28,300
    90th
    $44,620

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,820
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,530
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in West Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in West Montana is $10.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in West Montana is 33.4% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,610.