Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Montana
The median administrative assistant in Montana earned $43,940 a year in May 2025[1], 7.6% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Montana at #40 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $30,430 | $43,940 | $55,970 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Montana earns $37,210–$48,450; the top tenth earns $55,970 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Montana median that makes about $62,771 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Montana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $47,970 | 480 | |
| Bozeman, MT | $52,070 | 520 | |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $50,470 | 420 | |
| Billings, MT | $49,500 | 730 | |
| Great Falls, MT | $48,340 | 300 | |
| Missoula, MT | $48,310 | 480 | |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $47,000 | 770 | |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $45,780 | 740 |
Helena, MT pays the most ($47,670) and East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area the least ($40,060): $7,610 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
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Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Montana?
The median was $43,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,210 to $48,450.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Montana?
About $62,771 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Montana do administrative assistants earn the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $47,670 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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