Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $38,010 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 320
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $48,410

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $45,040
    Binghamton, NY $39,870
    Missoula, MT $39,870
    Billings, MT $39,550
    Great Falls, MT $39,000
    Sumter, SC $36,910

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,350
    Customer Service Representatives $43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,680
    Information and Record Clerks, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Helena, MT is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.45 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Helena, MT is 14.9% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Helena?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.