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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Montana?

$43,940a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Montana. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,662 a month.

Hourly
$21.13
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among states
40 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,430Median: $43,940Highest 10%: $55,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,430$14.63
25th$37,210$17.89
Median$43,940$21.13
75th$48,450$23.29
90th$55,970$26.91

Cities in Montana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Helena, MT$47,670
Bozeman, MT$47,420
Billings, MT$43,680
Great Falls, MT$43,400
Missoula, MT$42,500
Salaries for every job in Montana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

37. South Carolina$44,880
38. Indiana$44,270
39. Kentucky$44,200
40. Montana$43,940
41. Idaho$43,710
42. Missouri$43,540
43. Kansas$42,270
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Montana?

The median hourly pay in Montana is $21.13 ($43,940 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Montana than the national average?

No: $43,940 against $47,540 nationally, 8% less.

Where does Montana rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

Montana ranks 40 of 51 states.

Which city in Montana pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?

Helena, MT, with a median of $47,670 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.