salary$141,470 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$115,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,510per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Billings?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 12.8% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Billings, MT?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Billings, MT area is $141,470 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $115,660 and $158,510.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 12.8% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Billings, MT metro area.