Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $39,870 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 650
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $38,030
    50th (median)
    $39,870
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $52,000

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Billings, MT $39,550
    Great Falls, MT $39,000
    Helena, MT $38,010
    Sumter, SC $36,910

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,140
    Customer Service Representatives $42,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Missoula, MT is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Missoula, MT is 10.7% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,030.