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

Physician Assistant Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$141,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.02/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
600
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$149,474 #11 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Montana, explained

Physician assistants in Montana earn a median of $141,470 per year ($68.02 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $112,200, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $165,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $141,470 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $141,470 is worth about $149,474 in national buying power — ranking Montana #11 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,200
$53.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$141,470
$68.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,560
$79.60/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $141,470 $149,474
Wyoming $136,080 $146,810 +$5,390
Idaho $133,790 $140,103 +$7,680
North Dakota $133,450 $150,013 +$8,020
South Dakota $133,200 $150,362 +$8,270

Physician Assistant in Montana: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Montana?

Physician assistants in Montana earn a median of $141,470 per year ($68.02 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Montana pay physician assistants well?

At $141,470, Montana pays 4% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 600 work in the state.

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