State comparison · 2025
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary: Montana vs Washington
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Washington earn a median of $59,740. In Montana, $41,170. After cost-of-living, the gap is 22.1% — not 31.1%.
Nominal pay gap
-31.1%
Montana vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-22.1%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Montana
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Median
- $41,170
- p25
- $37,380
- p75
- $47,990
- p10
- $35,420
- p90
- $57,660
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 94.6
Washington
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Median
- $59,740
- p25
- $50,700
- p75
- $64,480
- p10
- $46,390
- p90
- $77,300
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 107.0
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.