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BLS wage data · May 2025

Medical Assistant Salary in Montana

Medical Assistants in Montana earn a median of $46,820 a year, or $22.51 an hour. That ranks Montana #19 of 51 states and is $1,130 more than the national median.

Median / year
$46,820
Median / hour
$22.51
Employed
2,460
National rank
#19of 51

Pay range in Montana

10th percentile$38,670
25th percentile$40,900
Median percentile$46,820
75th percentile$48,960
90th percentile$56,770

Medical Assistant pay by Montana metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Bozeman, MT$46,980340
Great Falls, MT$46,840210
Missoula, MT$46,520400
Billings, MT$46,500400
Helena, MT$45,760160

FAQ

How much does a medical assistant make in Montana?

The median annual wage is $46,820 ($22.51 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $1,130 above the U.S. median of $45,690.

What do entry-level medical assistants make in Montana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Montana medical assistants earned $38,670 or less ($18.59/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do medical assistants earn the most in Montana?

Bozeman, MT has the highest metro median at $46,980.

How many medical assistants work in Montana?

About 2,460 medical assistants were employed in Montana in May 2025.