Medical Assistants Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,220 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $53,010
Employed locally 130
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $45,220
    75th
    $48,520
    90th
    $53,010

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,210
    Nursing Assistants $37,910
    Psychiatric Aides $34,200
    Dental Assistants $44,500
    Phlebotomists $39,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Southwest Montana is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Southwest Montana is 2.3% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.