SOC 29-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinarians — West Montana
West Montana nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in West Montana, MT is $102,700 a year, trailing the national median of $130,100 by 21.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in West Montana, MT is $102,700 a year, trailing the national median of $130,100 by 21.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $73,720 and $132,030. The lowest tenth earn under $45,620, while the highest tenth earn more than $183,190.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Missoula records the highest median at $103,380. Of the 319 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,620 | −64.9% |
| 25th | $73,720 | −43.3% |
| Median (50th) | $102,700 | −21.1% |
| 75th | $132,030 | +1.5% |
| 90th | $183,190 | +40.8% |
| Mean | $113,480 | −12.8% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $102,700 goes as far as $108,562 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,562US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,700 a year, 21.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,620 to $183,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $103,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinarians in West Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $102,700, or $49.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $130,100, so pay in West Montana, MT is 21.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Montana, MT earns more than $183,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Missoula, at $103,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in West Montana, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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