The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Montana is $36,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,340.
Pay spans roughly $29,640 at the 10th percentile to $46,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.64 per hour. An estimated 2,270 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $36,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.64 |
| 10th percentile | $29,640 |
| 90th percentile | $46,860 |
| Employment | 2,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.