How much does an animal caretaker make in Montana?
$34,210a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Montana. That is $16.45 an hour or $2,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.45
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,170Median: $34,210Highest 10%: $49,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,170 | $12.58 | |
| 25th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| Median | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| 75th | $39,130 | $18.81 | |
| 90th | $49,080 | $23.60 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $37,580 |
| Billings, MT | $34,890 |
| Missoula, MT | $33,760 |
| Great Falls, MT | $31,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 19. New Hampshire | $34,790 |
| 20. Utah | $34,750 |
| 21. Virginia | $34,380 |
| 22. Montana | $34,210 |
| 23. Florida | $34,150 |
| 24. North Dakota | $34,040 |
| 25. Delaware | $33,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $16.45 ($34,210 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $34,210 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Montana rank for animal caretaker pay?
Montana ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays animal caretakers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $37,580 a year.
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.