Bartenders Salary in Montana
Bartenders in Montana earn a median of $26,010 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $26,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,370
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,940; the top 10% earn over $32,870. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Waiters and Waitresses$23,370 median in Montana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,090 median in Montana
- Gambling Dealers$21,940 median in Montana
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,910 median in Montana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,510 median in Montana
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39,050 median in Montana
Bartenders pay in Montana
How much do bartenders make in Montana?
The median is $26,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,940 and the top 10% earn over $32,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−24% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.