salary$46,500 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$51,990per year
Jobs in the area400people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Billings?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 38.9% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Medical Assistant pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Billings
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Billings, MT?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Billings, MT area is $46,500 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,080 and $51,990.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 38.9% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Billings, MT metro area.