Veterinary Assistant Salary in Montana
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$37,060
per year · $17.62/hr
Typical range
$28,910–$41,720
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-5%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$35,000 /yr
Typical range
$26,500–$35,000
vs. BLS median
-6%
Based on 44 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Montana that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $37,060. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Montana
10th
$28,910
25th
$34,560
Median
$37,060
75th
$38,250
90th
$41,720
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
580
Veterinary Assistants employed in Montana
#18/51
State rank by median pay
1.54
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
285 open veterinary assistant jobs in Montana
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Montana?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Montana is $37,060 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,910 and $41,720 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Montana?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Montana is $17.62 per hour.
Where does Montana rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Montana ranks #18 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 580 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Montana right now?
Recent job postings in Montana that disclose pay advertise a median of $35,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $26,500–$35,000), based on 44 postings — lower than the BLS median of $37,060.