How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Montana?
$38,340a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Montana. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,430Median: $38,340Highest 10%: $45,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 75th | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 90th | $45,220 | $21.74 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $42,740 |
| Missoula, MT | $38,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 13. Hawaii | $44,070 |
| 14. Colorado | $38,900 |
| 15. Delaware | $38,610 |
| 16. Montana | $38,340 |
| 17. Arizona | $38,250 |
| 18. Michigan | $37,960 |
| 19. Wyoming | $37,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $18.43 ($38,340 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $38,340 against $38,150 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Montana rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Montana ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $42,740 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.