Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Montana

$18,684 $60,635
10th pct Median: $35,253 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$18,684
25th Percentile$25,382
50th (Median)$35,253
75th Percentile$48,649
90th (Top Earners)$60,635
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $35,253 for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants has the purchasing power of approximately $32,491 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make in Montana?
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Montana earn a median annual salary of $35,253 per year ($16.95/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $40,060.
Is Montana a good state for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for medical secretaries and administrative assistants. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $35,253 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $32,491 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Montana

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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