Montana Median
$141,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$68.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $135,880
State Rank
#11 of 51
600 employed here
How much does a Physician Assistant make in Montana?
Physician Assistants in Montana take home a median of $141,470 annually — roughly $68.01 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $135,880.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $112,200 while the top 10% make $165,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $129,750 and $156,350 a year.
Physician Assistant salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $112,200 | $53.94 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $129,750 | $62.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $141,470 | $68.01 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $156,350 | $75.17 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,560 | $79.60 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Physician Assistant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Physician Assistant salary in other states
New Jersey $165,690California $165,650Washington $164,360Hawaii $164,050New York $160,880Oregon $155,780New Hampshire $150,960Alaska $150,700Vermont $150,490Massachusetts $142,410Minnesota $141,190Rhode Island $139,930New Mexico $139,920Connecticut $139,860Delaware $139,350Maryland $137,560Oklahoma $136,550Wyoming $136,080Virginia $135,940District of Columbia $135,140Missouri $135,130Iowa $134,770Utah $134,740Nevada $134,660Arizona $134,650Texas $134,550Colorado $134,540Wisconsin $133,950Idaho $133,790North Dakota $133,450South Dakota $133,200Nebraska $133,040Ohio $132,090Indiana $132,050Illinois $131,950Michigan $131,510Maine $131,170Florida $129,620North Carolina $129,360Louisiana $128,870West Virginia $128,610Pennsylvania $127,070Kansas $125,640South Carolina $122,490Kentucky $120,760Arkansas $118,430Tennessee $118,240Georgia $115,390Mississippi $105,920Alabama $104,960
Working as a Physician Assistant in Montana
Nationally, about 162,000 people work as Physician Assistants in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($141,470) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Physician Assistant make in Montana?
The median Physician Assistant salary in Montana is $141,470 per year, or about $68.01 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $112,200 at the entry level to $165,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Physician Assistants about 4% more than the national median of $135,880. Montana ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Physician Assistants?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $141,470 a year. About 600 Physician Assistants are employed in Montana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.