Medical Assistants Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $44,750 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $33,260
90th percentile $51,570
Employed locally 390
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,260
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $51,570

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Assistants salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $47,040
    Missoula, MT $45,850
    Great Falls, MT $44,460
    Helena, MT $43,720
    Binghamton, NY $39,550
    Sumter, SC $35,450

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,080
    Nursing Assistants $41,170
    Dental Assistants $46,310
    Phlebotomists $46,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,860
    Medical Equipment Preparers $38,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Billings, MT is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Billings, MT is 1.2% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Billings?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,260 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.