Animal Caretakers pay range in Bozeman
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,020 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Bozeman earn between $33,880 and $47,850.
- $29K10th
- $34K25th
- $38KMedian
- $48K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,440 | $3,370 | $19.44 |
| Median | $37,580 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,880 | $2,823 | $16.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,850 | $3,988 | $23.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Bozeman vs. Montana and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Bozeman earn 12% more than the Montana average ($36,170) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $40,440 | $37,580 | $28,950 | $56,020 | 190 |
| Montana | $36,170 | $34,210 | $26,170 | $49,080 | 1,200 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Bozeman
On the average salary of $40,440, a single filer in Bozeman takes home about $33,530 a year, or $2,794 a month and $1,290 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bozeman a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bozeman area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $40,440 buys what about $39,450 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bozeman ($54,830). A typical home costs $705,739, or 17.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Montana cities
Bozeman ranks 1st of 4 Montana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bozeman$40,440
- Missoula$36,720
- Billings$36,280
- Great Falls$34,950
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Bozeman: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Bozeman?
$19.44 an hour on average, and $18.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Bozeman?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Bozeman?
About $33,530 a year ($2,794 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,440.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Bozeman than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021; area Bozeman, MT (14580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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