Veterinarian Salary in Montana
Based on 510+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$99,390
$47.78/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
-20.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $183K
510 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,390 |
| 25th percentile | $66,830 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,390 |
| 75th percentile | $130,870 |
| 90th percentile | $183,190 |
Top-Paying Industries for Veterinarian (U.S.)
Which industries pay Veterinarians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Veterinarians in Montana tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $185,480 | 140 |
| Wholesale Trade | $160,570 | 490 |
| Retail Trade | $150,920 | 640 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $146,960 | — |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $145,940 | 70 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,420 |
| 2023 | $85,130 |
| 2024 | $82,340 |
| 2025 | $99,390 |
| 2026 (projected) | $105,353 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,420 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $85,130 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $82,340 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $99,390 | $124,944 |
| 2026 (projected) | $105,353 | $132,441 |
Veterinarian Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $66,830 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $99,390 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $130,870 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $183,190 |
Veterinarian Salary in Other States
Related Veterinarian Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to Veterinarian ($99,390 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Veterinarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in MT | $360,330 | +262.5% | $173.24/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MT | $330,760 | +232.8% | $159.02/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MT | $277,380 | +179.1% | $133.36/hr |
| Pediatrician in MT | $273,260 | +174.9% | $131.38/hr |
| Dentist in MT | $167,200 | +68.2% | $80.38/hr |
| Pharmacist in MT | $142,080 | +43.0% | $68.31/hr |
| Physician Assistant in MT | $141,470 | +42.3% | $68.01/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in MT | $137,210 | +38.1% | $65.97/hr |
| Medical and Health Services Manager in MT | $105,840 | +6.5% | $50.88/hr |
| Optometrist in MT | $104,280 | +4.9% | $50.13/hr |
| Dental Hygienist in MT | $98,440 | -1.0% | $47.33/hr |
| Physical Therapist in MT | $91,450 | -8.0% | $43.97/hr |