verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinary Technician Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$41,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.79/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
480
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,499 #43 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Montana, explained

Veterinary technicians in Montana earn a median of $41,170 per year ($19.79 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $35,420, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $57,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $41,170 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $41,170 is worth about $43,499 in national buying power — ranking Montana #43 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,420
$17.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$41,170
$19.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,660
$27.72/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $41,170 $43,499
North Dakota $48,790 $54,845 −$7,620
South Dakota $45,300 $51,137 −$4,130
Idaho $42,120 $44,107 −$950
Wyoming $38,650 $41,698 +$2,520

Veterinary Technician in Montana: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Montana?

Veterinary technicians in Montana earn a median of $41,170 per year ($19.79 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Montana pay veterinary technicians well?

At $41,170, Montana pays 13% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 480 work in the state.

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