Animal Caretakers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $31,510 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.15
10th percentile $24,810
90th percentile $42,070
Employed locally 100
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,810
    25th
    $28,830
    50th (median)
    $31,510
    75th
    $35,070
    90th
    $42,070

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 57% 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
    Bozeman, MT $36,420
    Billings, MT $34,190
    Binghamton, NY $33,240
    Missoula, MT $33,020
    Great Falls, MT $30,890
    Sumter, SC $28,390

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,780
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,650
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,290
    Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $22,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $39,320
    Gambling Service Workers, All Other $25,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Helena, MT is $15.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.23 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Helena, MT is 5.9% below 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,810 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,830.