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Veterinary Technician Salary in Montana (2026)
$19.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,082/year ($2,840/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 40th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 480 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $41,170 a year — though pay ranges from $35,420 for newcomers to $57,660 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 480 Veterinary Technician jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $41,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,082 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $41,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,760 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,150 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,178 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,082 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,840 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Montana?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Montana is $41,170 per year ($19.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,380 and $47,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Montana?
- On the median salary of $41,170, a single filer in Montana takes home about $34,082 per year ($2,840 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 480 Veterinary Technician jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.