Physician Assistants pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for physician assistants is $68.02 an hour ($141,470 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). Montana ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $53.94 | $112,200 |
| 25% of workers | $62.38 | $129,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $68.02 | $141,470 |
| 75% of workers | $75.17 | $156,350 |
| 90% of workers | $79.60 | $165,560 |
Physician Assistants pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $141,800 | 80 |
| Billings | $141,470 | 150 |
| Missoula | $134,990 | 90 |
| Helena | $134,030 | 70 |
| Great Falls | $132,740 | 60 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $85,280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 |
| Pharmacists | $142,080 |
| Physical Therapists | $91,450 |
| Veterinarians | $99,390 |
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