How much does a Veterinarian make in Montana?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in Montana at $112,730 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Montana, after federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $83,127 annually ($6,927/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Veterinarian in Montana?

On a $112,730 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $83,127/year or $6,927/month. Federal tax: $15,971. State tax: $5,008. FICA: $8,624.

Is $112,730 a good Veterinarian salary?

$112,730 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in Montana, 21% below the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Montana earn between $66,830 and $130,870.

How do Montana taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $112,730 is $5,008. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In Montana, the top 10% earn over $183,190 and the bottom 10% under $51,390 (BLS, May 2025). 19% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Small Animal Vet, Large Animal Vet, Veterinary Specialist, Emergency Vet.

How can a Veterinarian in Montana reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Veterinarian Salary in Montana (2026)

Average Veterinarian pay in Montana

$112,730/year

≈ $54/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $66,830–$130,870

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$83,127/year

$6,927/month · effective tax rate 26.26%

Federal $15,971
State $5,008
FICA $8,624
Take-home

Pay by role in Montana

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner$165,000–$345,000+ profit
Senior Large Animal / Ranch Vet$118,000–$172,000+ truck
Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)$148,000–$235,000+ bonus
Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet$135,000–$215,000+ bonus
Senior Equine Vet$118,000–$178,000+ bonus
Senior Wildlife Vet (Yellowstone / Glacier NPS / MT FWP)$92,000–$148,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$83,127
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,927
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,197
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$40/hr
Federal Tax	$15,971
State Tax	$5,008
FICA Taxes	$8,624
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.26%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

Montana's veterinary market is anchored by Montana State University College of Agriculture Bozeman (MSU Animal & Range Sciences + the substantial MSU-WSU partnership DVM pipeline + MSU Veterinary Molecular Biology + the substantial post-2024 MSU veterinary research) — MT has NO in-state DVM-granting institution (closest: WSU Pullman + Colorado State Fort Collins + UC Davis), the substantial MT cattle + ranching veterinary (MT #2 US cattle inventory + ~2.4M cattle + the substantial MT cattle ranching + the substantial Eastern MT ranching DVM + the substantial USDA-APHIS MT), Banfield Pet Hospital MT + VCA Animal Hospitals MT (Mars Veterinary Health corporate), the substantial MT independent veterinary practice (Bozeman + Missoula + Helena + Billings + Kalispell + Great Falls), plus the substantial Yellowstone NPS + Glacier NPS wildlife veterinary + MT Fish Wildlife & Parks.

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner

$165,000–$345,000+ profit

Independent + equity-partner DVM · the substantial MT mixed + companion + ranch practice

Senior Large Animal / Ranch Vet

$118,000–$172,000+ truck

Large animal DVM · MT #2 US cattle + the substantial Eastern MT ranch DVM + USDA-APHIS

Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)

$148,000–$235,000+ bonus

Board-certified specialist · the substantial MT specialty referral · DACVS + DACVIM

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Emergency + critical care DVM · the substantial MT 24/7 ER referral · DACVECC

Senior Equine Vet

$118,000–$178,000+ bonus

Equine DVM · the substantial MT Big Sky + Whitefish + Bozeman equine + rodeo + ranch

Senior Wildlife Vet (Yellowstone / Glacier NPS / MT FWP)

$92,000–$148,000

Yellowstone + Glacier NPS + MT Fish Wildlife & Parks · wildlife veterinary

Senior Companion Animal Vet (Banfield / VCA)

$108,000–$155,000+ bonus

Banfield + VCA MT corporate veterinary · Mars Veterinary Health

Senior Federal Civilian Vet (USDA / APHIS)

$108,000–$162,000

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service + USDA-APHIS · meatpacking + animal health

Mid-Career Vet (3-7 yrs)

$92,000–$125,000

Associate DVM at MT practices · transitioning to senior band

New Vet (Step 1-3)

$78,000–$108,000

New grad DVM at MT corporate + private + WSU + CSU + UC Davis placement · entry band

Worth knowing: Montana cattle + ranching veterinary + the substantial Eastern MT ranch DVM is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state large-animal ranch veterinary anchor and a feature most national veterinary surveys understate for MT. The substantial MT cattle + ranching veterinary (MT #2 US cattle inventory + ~2.4M cattle + ~11K MT ranches + the substantial Eastern MT + Hi-Line ranch DVM + the substantial Big Sky country cattle ranching + the substantial MT ranch DVM serving substantial cow-calf + feeder + seedstock + cattle operations + the substantial USDA-APHIS MT veterinary inspection + the substantial USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service MT meatpacking inspection + the substantial post-2020 MT ranch transactions driving substantial MT equine + livestock DVM demand) supports substantial MT large-animal DVM. Senior large animal + ranch DVMs clear $118-172K+ truck. MSU Animal & Range Sciences Bozeman + the substantial MSU-WSU partnership DVM pipeline (MT has NO in-state DVM-granting institution + closest WSU Pullman + Colorado State Fort Collins + UC Davis + the substantial post-2024 MSU-WSU MT DVM Recruitment Program). Banfield + VCA MT + the substantial MT independent veterinary practice + the substantial Yellowstone + Glacier NPS wildlife veterinary + MT Fish Wildlife & Parks + USDA-APHIS federal civilian. MT top 5.65% + MT 0% sales tax anchor the MT veterinary proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in Montana and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Montana 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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