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Food Prep Worker Salary in Montana (2026)
$16.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,552/year ($2,379/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,990 Food Prep Worker jobs in Montana (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $33,860 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 $28,552 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $33,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,883 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,590 |
| Montana state income tax | −$835 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,552 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,379 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Montana?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Montana is $33,860 per year ($16.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,710 and $37,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $33,860, a single filer in Montana takes home about $28,552 per year ($2,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,990 Food Prep Worker 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.