Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Montana
Ranked #26 of 51 · MT
0.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,950 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,150
Employment 2,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,500P25 $33,540 Median $37,150P75 $42,900P90 $50,600
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in Montana earn between $30,500 and $50,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Montana is $38,950, about 0.4% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $44,260 | $44,150 | 280 |
| Billings, MT | $37,700 | $39,010 | 290 |
| Missoula, MT | $37,270 | $38,450 | 200 |
| Helena, MT | $37,190 | $39,110 | 130 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $36,830 | $37,700 | 520 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $36,740 | $37,790 | 430 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $36,680 | $38,990 | 260 |
| Great Falls, MT | $35,770 | $37,400 | 180 |