salary$22,940 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,730per year
Jobs in the area1,320people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Billings?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 78.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Billings, MT?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Billings, MT area is $22,940 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $22,010 and $47,730.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 78.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Billings, MT metro area.