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How much does a medical assistant make in Missoula?

$46,520a year

Median yearly pay for medical assistants in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $22.37 an hour or $3,877 a month.

Hourly
$22.37
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
102 of 389
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,120Median: $46,520Highest 10%: $58,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,120$17.85
25th$44,280$21.29
Median$46,520$22.37
75th$51,200$24.62
90th$58,000$27.88

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for medical assistants.

Bozeman, MT$46,980
Great Falls, MT$46,840
Billings, MT$46,500
Helena, MT$45,760
Medical Assistant salary in Montana Medical Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Missoula

Same field, median yearly pay.

Dental Assistant$46,550
Medical Equipment Preparer$46,080
Healthcare Support Worker$41,300
Nursing Assistant$38,550
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,520
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,050
Salaries for every job in Missoula, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Missoula?

The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $22.37 ($46,520 a year).

Do medical assistants make more in Missoula than the national average?

Yes: $46,520 against $45,690 nationally, 2% more.

How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $46,820, so Missoula pays 1% less.

Where does Missoula rank for medical assistant pay?

102 of 389 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical assistant make starting out in Missoula?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.