Physician Assistants Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $122,080 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.69
10th percentile $99,130
90th percentile $154,980
Employed locally 50
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,130
    25th
    $102,990
    50th (median)
    $122,080
    75th
    $124,590
    90th
    $154,980

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 184% Median Physician Assistants salary is 84% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $136,640
    Bozeman, MT $136,400
    Binghamton, NY $132,400
    Helena, MT $126,490
    Missoula, MT $126,250

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,110
    Pharmacists $134,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,630
    Dental Hygienists $89,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Great Falls, MT is $58.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Great Falls, MT is 8.4% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $99,130 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,990.