Medical Assistants Salary in Montana

Medical assistants in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $48,540 a year) and the least in Billings ($45,420), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $46,570 and the median at $46,820 for 2,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$48,540
Missoula$47,610
Helena$45,860
Great Falls$45,820
Billings$45,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$48,540	$46,980	$45,390	$39,657	103
Missoula	$47,610	$46,520	$44,280	$38,954	96
Helena	$45,860	$45,760	$42,830	$37,630	96
Great Falls	$45,820	$46,840	$40,150	$37,600	97
Billings	$45,420	$46,500	$39,060	$37,297	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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