Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Montana
Ranked #35 of 51 · MT
7.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,580 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $57,470
Employment 720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,200P25 $48,890 Median $57,470P75 $72,020P90 $80,180
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Montana earn between $38,200 and $80,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Montana is $61,580, about 7.7% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $62,460 | $68,590 | 140 |
| Billings, MT | $60,200 | $62,930 | — |
| Helena, MT | $57,510 | $58,220 | 40 |
| Missoula, MT | $57,170 | $59,900 | 80 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $56,460 | $58,020 | 80 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $56,460 | $59,600 | 60 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $56,460 | $59,170 | 170 |