Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Salary in Montana
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Montana have a median of $43,940 a year, below the national $47,540 (−8%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. That is 10% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota and Wyoming pay more (up to $47,480 in North Dakota) and Idaho and South Dakota pay less (down to $41,700 in South Dakota). Montana employs 4,520 secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive, 8.83 per 1,000 jobs, the 49th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in Montana than nationally.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $14.63 | $17.89 | $21.13 | $23.29 | $26.91 | $20.88 | 4,520 | 8.83 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $30,430 | $37,210 | $43,940 | $48,450 | $55,970 | $43,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.00 | $18.67 | $22.86 | $27.89 | $31.90 | $23.73 | 1,706,790 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,280 | $38,830 | $47,540 | $58,000 | $66,350 | $49,350 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 49th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.83
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $22.92 | $47,670 | $34,490 | $60,390 | 480 | 10.70 | 0.98 |
| Bozeman, MT | $22.80 | $47,420 | $32,760 | $58,080 | 520 | 7.22 | 0.66 |
| Billings, MT | $21.00 | $43,680 | $35,140 | $58,200 | 730 | 7.83 | 0.71 |
| Great Falls, MT | $20.87 | $43,400 | $30,380 | $55,060 | 300 | 8.32 | 0.76 |
| Missoula, MT | $20.43 | $42,500 | $30,010 | $53,730 | 480 | 7.12 | 0.65 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $22.15 | $46,060 | $30,050 | $54,680 | 420 | 10.64 | 0.97 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $19.39 | $40,340 | $28,290 | $52,920 | 770 | 9.13 | 0.83 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $19.26 | $40,060 | $28,520 | $51,580 | 740 | 12.22 | 1.11 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $21.13 | $43,940 | 4,520 | 0.80 |
| Idaho | $21.01 | $43,710 | 7,570 | 0.80 |
| North Dakota | $22.83 | $47,480 | 5,800 | 1.23 |
| South Dakota | $20.05 | $41,700 | 6,120 | 1.22 |
| Wyoming | $21.85 | $45,450 | 2,250 | 0.73 |
See the national page for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.