Medical Assistant Salary in Montana
Median annual pay in Montana
$46,820
$22.51/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Montana
$49,469
Regional Price Parity: 94.645 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($45,690): +$1,130 (+2.5%)
Montana ranks 19th of 51 states by median pay, and 8th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,670 | $18.59 |
| 25th percentile | $40,900 | $19.66 |
| Median | $46,820 | $22.51 |
| 75th percentile | $48,960 | $23.54 |
| 90th percentile | $56,770 | $27.29 |
Employment
- Employment in Montana
- 2,460
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Montana
- $46,820
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $45,690
- Difference
- +$1,130 (+2.5%)
Cost of living
$46,820 ÷ 94.645 × 100 = $49,469
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | ||
| 17th | $47,210 | $43,390 41st |
| Rhode Island | ||
| 18th | $47,190 | $46,138 20th |
| Montana This page | ||
| 19th | $46,820 | $49,469 8th |
| Maryland | ||
| 20th | $46,410 | $44,217 33rd |
| Illinois | ||
| 21st | $46,090 | $46,109 21st |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Montana
$67,370/year Montana
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Registered Nurse salary in Montana
$85,280/year Montana
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Montana
$82,850/year Montana
- Physical Therapist Aide salary in Montana
$38,950/year Montana
- Nursing Assistant salary in Montana
$40,900/year Montana
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.9%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Medical Assistant salary in nearby places
- Medical Assistant salary in Idaho
$44,700/year Idaho
- Medical Assistant salary in North Dakota
$45,980/year North Dakota
- Medical Assistant salary in South Dakota
$41,870/year South Dakota
- Medical Assistant salary in Wyoming
$40,920/year Wyoming
- Medical Assistant salary in the U.S.
$45,690/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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