The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Helena, MT is $36,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,240.
Pay spans roughly $29,160 at the 10th percentile to $47,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.41 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Helena, MT.
| Median (annual) | $36,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.41 |
| 10th percentile | $29,160 |
| 90th percentile | $47,010 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.