Animal Caretakers Salary in Montana

Animal caretakers in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $40,440 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($34,950), across the 4 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $36,170 and the median at $34,210 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$40,440
Missoula$36,720
Billings$36,280
Great Falls$34,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$40,440	$37,580	$33,880	$33,530	103
Missoula	$36,720	$33,760	$30,720	$30,715	96
Billings	$36,280	$34,890	$30,010	$30,383	94
Great Falls	$34,950	$31,910	$29,140	$29,376	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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