Medical Assistants Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $44,460 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $49,950
Employed locally 220
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $46,340
    90th
    $49,950

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Billings, MT $44,750
    Helena, MT $43,720
    Binghamton, NY $39,550
    Sumter, SC $35,450

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,990
    Nursing Assistants $38,200
    Dental Assistants $43,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Great Falls, MT is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Great Falls, MT is 0.6% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.