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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Montana
- Bozeman$38,080
- Missoula$34,220
- Billings$34,030
- Helena$33,440
- Great Falls$31,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $38,080 | $38,260 | $31,820 | $31,744 | 103 |
| Missoula | $34,220 | $35,020 | $29,130 | $28,824 | 96 |
| Billings | $34,030 | $34,590 | $28,370 | $28,680 | 94 |
| Helena | $33,440 | $34,960 | $28,810 | $28,234 | 96 |
| Great Falls | $31,220 | $30,490 | $26,210 | $26,555 | 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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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