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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Montana
- Bozeman$44,150
- Helena$39,110
- Billings$39,010
- Missoula$38,450
- Great Falls$37,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $44,150 | $44,260 | $35,190 | $36,336 | 103 |
| Helena | $39,110 | $37,190 | $34,750 | $32,523 | 96 |
| Billings | $39,010 | $37,700 | $34,590 | $32,448 | 94 |
| Missoula | $38,450 | $37,270 | $34,540 | $32,024 | 96 |
| Great Falls | $37,400 | $35,770 | $31,710 | $31,230 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2012.
- 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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