How much does a physician assistant make in Montana?
$141,500a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Montana. That is $68.01 an hour or $11,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.01
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,200Median: $141,500Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,200 | $53.94 | |
| 25th | $129,800 | $62.38 | |
| Median | $141,500 | $68.01 | |
| 75th | $156,400 | $75.17 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.60 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $141,800 |
| Billings, MT | $141,500 |
| Missoula, MT | $135,000 |
| Helena, MT | $134,000 |
| Great Falls, MT | $132,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 8. Alaska | $150,700 |
| 9. Vermont | $150,500 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 11. Montana | $141,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $141,200 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $139,900 |
| 14. New Mexico | $139,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $68.01 ($141,500 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $141,500 against $135,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Montana rank for physician assistant pay?
Montana ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays physician assistants the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $141,800 a year.
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.