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How much does an animal caretaker make in Missoula?

$33,760a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $16.23 an hour or $2,813 a month.

Hourly
$16.23
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
135 of 385
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,240Median: $33,760Highest 10%: $48,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,240$14.06
25th$30,720$14.77
Median$33,760$16.23
75th$43,770$21.04
90th$48,450$23.29

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Bozeman, MT$37,580
Billings, MT$34,890
Great Falls, MT$31,910
Animal Caretaker salary in Montana Animal Caretaker salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Skincare Specialist$53,320
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,120
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First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$38,180
Childcare Worker$35,510
Recreation Worker$32,150
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,220
Gambling Service Worker$23,180
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$22,580
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Missoula?

The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $16.23 ($33,760 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Missoula than the national average?

No: $33,760 against $35,360 nationally, 5% less.

How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $34,210, so Missoula pays 1% less.

Where does Missoula rank for animal caretaker pay?

135 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Missoula?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,450 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.