Medical Assistant salary in Montana
What medical assistants earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,820$22.51 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$40,900 – $48,960Top 10%: $56,770+
Jobs2,4600.92× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $48,360 | $23.25 | 610 |
| Billings, MT | $46,500 | $22.36 | 400 |
| Missoula, MT | $46,520 | $22.37 | 400 |
| Bozeman, MT | $46,980 | $22.59 | 340 |
| Great Falls, MT | $46,840 | $22.52 | 210 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $43,420 | $20.87 | 190 |
| Helena, MT | $45,760 | $22.00 | 160 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $46,470 | $22.34 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Connecticut · $47,430 Nebraska · $47,370 Vermont · $47,250 New Jersey · $47,210 Rhode Island · $47,190 Maryland · $46,410
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440 Emergency Medical Technicians · $36,140
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Montana?
Medical Assistants in Montana earned a median of $46,820 a year ($22.51 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $40,900 to $48,960.
Where in Montana do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $46,980.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.