Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Montana

Median Salary

$38,340

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.43

per hour

Employment

550

in Montana

vs. National Avg

+0.5%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Montana pays 0.5% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,772

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

96.4

4% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Montana

10th

$29,430

25th

$35,680

Median

$38,340

75th

$40,270

90th

$45,220

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).