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SOC 35-3011 · Montana

Bartenders Salary in Montana

Bartenders in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $28,580 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($26,230), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bartenders average at $27,210 and the median at $26,010 for 5,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,790.

$29Khighest: Bozeman

$26Klowest: Great Falls

2,940jobs in these metros

5metro areas

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Bartenders average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$28,580
Helena$27,080
Missoula$27,040
Billings$26,770
Great Falls$26,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$28,580	$27,040	$23,010	$24,557	103
Helena	$27,080	$26,210	$22,490	$23,394	96
Missoula	$27,040	$25,990	$22,140	$23,363	96
Billings	$26,770	$23,550	$22,360	$23,154	94
Great Falls	$26,230	$25,310	$21,940	$22,734	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bartenders salary in other states

Bartenders salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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