The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Montana is $37,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,660.
Pay spans roughly $28,910 at the 10th percentile to $41,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.82 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Montana.
| Median (annual) | $37,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.82 |
| 10th percentile | $28,910 |
| 90th percentile | $41,720 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.