SOC 35-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Fast Food — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 1 metro areas compared
At $28,840, median pay for Cooks, Fast Food in Bozeman, MT tracks the national median of $30,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $28,840, median pay for Cooks, Fast Food in Bozeman, MT tracks the national median of $30,890 closely. Pay ranges from under $24,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,530 to $41,960.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Missoula records the highest median at $39,080. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 283rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,430 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $28,530 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $28,840 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $41,960 | +35.8% |
| 90th | $48,220 | +56.1% |
| Mean | $33,960 | +9.9% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula | $39,080 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $28,840 goes as far as $30,486 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,486US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,840 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,430 to $48,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $39,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $28,840, or $13.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $30,890, so pay in Bozeman, MT is 6.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bozeman, MT earns more than $48,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Missoula, at $39,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Bozeman, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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