Busser Salary in Montana (2026)
$13.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,728/year ($1,977/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,150 Busser jobs in Montana (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Busser salary of $27,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,728 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $27,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,141 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,105 |
| Montana state income tax | −$536 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,728 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,977 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Montana?
- The median Busser salary in Montana is $27,510 per year ($13.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,530 and $34,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Montana?
- On the median salary of $27,510, a single filer in Montana takes home about $23,728 per year ($1,977 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,150 Busser jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.