verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$46,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.51/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
2,460
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,469 #8 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Montana, explained

Medical assistants in Montana earn a median of $46,820 per year ($22.51 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $38,670, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $56,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $46,820 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $46,820 is worth about $49,469 in national buying power — ranking Montana #8 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,670
$18.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,820
$22.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,770
$27.29/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $46,820 $49,469
North Dakota $45,980 $51,687 +$840
Idaho $44,700 $46,809 +$2,120
South Dakota $41,870 $47,265 +$4,950
Wyoming $40,920 $44,147 +$5,900

Medical Assistant in Montana: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Montana?

Medical assistants in Montana earn a median of $46,820 per year ($22.51 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Montana pay medical assistants well?

At $46,820, Montana pays 2% above the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 2,460 work in the state.

Medical Assistant salary in other states

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