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Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Montana

Cooks (Restaurant) in Montana earn a median of $38,060 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,060
vs. U.S. median
+2% ($37,390)
Rank among states
18 of 51
Jobs in the state
7,580

Pay range in Montana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,380; the top 10% earn over $47,670. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.

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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Montana

How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Montana?

The median is $38,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,380 and the top 10% earn over $47,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Montana a good state for cooks (restaurant)?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses