Medical Assistants Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $45,850 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $38,740
90th percentile $56,390
Employed locally 340
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,740
    25th
    $42,340
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $56,390

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Assistants salary is 35% 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
    Billings, MT $44,750
    Great Falls, MT $44,460
    Helena, MT $43,720
    Binghamton, NY $39,550
    Sumter, SC $35,450

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,280
    Nursing Assistants $40,390
    Dental Assistants $46,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,350
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,160
    Pharmacy Aides $34,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Missoula, MT is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Missoula, MT is 3.7% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,740 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,340.