Hatchery Technician Salary in Billings, Montana

How much does a Hatchery Technician make in Billings, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hatchery Technician in Billings, MT is $65,976. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,861 to a high of $81,608, with most professionals earning between $59,111 and $74,158.

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Common responsibilities of a Hatchery Technician

Assist in scanning fish for various tags using coded wire tag wands, pit tag detectors, and other tag associated equipment.

December 23, 2022

Operate equipment to provide oxygenation to fish culture systems and the emergency pumping system.

January 11, 2023

Understands correct safety protocols for all hazardous chemicals/drugs used for all treatments and chemical storage/handling ( i.

February 11, 2023

Participate in training according to the company plan and help ensure compliance with proper safety standards.

February 11, 2023

Recording mortalities, performing necropsies, and determining causative agents if fish health is compromised.

March 02, 2023

Monitoring fish growth and ensuring correct feed amounts are delivered by calibrating and adjusting feeders.

March 17, 2023

Performs fish propagation, culture, and distribution of fish ensuring that the requested species, size, and numbers of fish production assigned to Rathbun Fish Hatchery have been met.

March 27, 2023

Communicates closely with supervisors and coworkers regarding hatchery operations and infrastructure.

April 08, 2023

Testing employee's safety equipment, recording respirator cartridge use and results of respirator tests.

May 05, 2023

Assists in receiving eggs and samples and distributes them into rearing vessels at correct loadings as well as ponds fry according to proper TU's.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Hatchery Technician in Billings, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

59111

74158

65976

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60059

76564

67295

What is the average salary for Hatchery Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hatchery Technician in Billings, MT. The base salary for Hatchery Technician ranges from $59,111 to $74,158 with the average base salary of $65,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,059 to $76,564 with the average total cash compensation of $67,295.

View Average Salary for Hatchery Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,976	$59,111 - $74,158
Bonus	$1,320	$948 - $2,406
Total Pay	$67,295	$60,059 - $76,564

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Hatchery Technician Salary Near Billings, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,195 - $73,009	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,195 - $73,009	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,180 - $65,463	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,180 - $65,463	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,476 - $68,343	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,398 - $69,500	COMPARE TO Billings, MT

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About Billings, Montana

Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which has a total a population of 170,498. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the "Magic City" because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. The city is named for Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the Uni...

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