Animal Caretakers Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $36,420 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $28,370
90th percentile $49,410
Employed locally 200
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,370
    25th
    $31,070
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $49,410

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $34,190
    Binghamton, NY $33,240
    Missoula, MT $33,020
    Helena, MT $31,510
    Great Falls, MT $30,890
    Sumter, SC $28,390

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,860
    Childcare Workers $36,170
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,430
    Tour and Travel Guides $37,510
    Gambling Service Workers, All Other $25,050
    Recreation Workers $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Bozeman, MT is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Bozeman, MT is 8.8% above the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,370 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,070.