Animal Caretakers Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $33,020 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.88
10th percentile $28,550
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 150
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,550
    25th
    $30,470
    50th (median)
    $33,020
    75th
    $41,270
    90th
    $46,370

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 47% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 53% 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
    Helena, MT $31,510
    Great Falls, MT $30,890
    Sumter, SC $28,390

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,140
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,890
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,200
    Recreation Workers$29,500
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,940
    Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$22,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Missoula, MT is $15.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.30 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Missoula, MT is 1.3% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,550 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,470.