Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Montana
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Montana have a median of $29,090 a year, below the national $31,200 (−7%); the state ranks 26th of 51 states by median. That is 40% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota and South Dakota pay more (up to $30,080 in North Dakota) and Idaho and Wyoming pay less (down to $27,860 in Wyoming). Montana employs 14,960 fast food and counter workers, 29.2 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.18 is close to the national share.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $10.94 | $12.70 | $13.98 | $16.65 | $17.68 | $14.48 | 14,960 | 29.24 | 1.18 |
| Annual | $22,760 | $26,420 | $29,090 | $34,640 | $36,780 | $30,120 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $10.98 | $13.32 | $15.00 | $17.34 | $20.51 | $15.46 | 3,854,050 | – | – |
| Annual | $22,840 | $27,700 | $31,200 | $36,070 | $42,650 | $32,150 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.18
- Jobs per 1,000
- 29.24
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for fast food and counter workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $15.31 | $31,840 | $25,960 | $39,650 | 1,870 | 25.84 | 1.04 |
| Missoula, MT | $14.67 | $30,510 | $22,980 | $37,320 | 2,160 | 32.19 | 1.30 |
| Billings, MT | $14.00 | $29,130 | $23,200 | $36,290 | 3,310 | 35.24 | 1.42 |
| Helena, MT | $13.62 | $28,330 | $22,680 | $36,560 | 1,060 | 23.75 | 0.96 |
| Great Falls, MT | $13.56 | $28,200 | $22,590 | $35,200 | 1,340 | 36.63 | 1.48 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $13.85 | $28,800 | $22,260 | $36,340 | 1,400 | 23.32 | 0.94 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $13.84 | $28,780 | $22,240 | $35,510 | 2,580 | 30.59 | 1.23 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $13.78 | $28,670 | $22,430 | $35,780 | 1,160 | 29.66 | 1.20 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $13.98 | $29,090 | 14,960 | 1.18 |
| Idaho | $13.91 | $28,940 | 25,810 | 1.21 |
| North Dakota | $14.46 | $30,080 | 11,470 | 1.08 |
| South Dakota | $14.18 | $29,490 | 15,150 | 1.34 |
| Wyoming | $13.40 | $27,860 | 7,060 | 1.01 |
See the national page for Fast Food and Counter Workers (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.