Baristas Salary in Montana
Baristas in Montana earn a median of $29,090 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,960
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,760; the top 10% earn over $36,780. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41,600 median in Montana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,510 median in Montana
- Cooks, Fast Food$26,770 median in Montana
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,090 median in Montana
- Waiters and Waitresses$23,370 median in Montana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,090 median in Montana
Baristas pay in Montana
How much do baristas make in Montana?
The median is $29,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,760 and the top 10% earn over $36,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.