Medical Assistant Jobs Montana | $40K Salary | 380+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Montana employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Montana Healthcare Industry

Understanding the MT healthcare job market:

Montana's healthcare industry employs approximately 65,000 workers across America's fourth-largest state by area but 44th by population. Billings Clinic and SCL Health (now Intermountain) lead the market in this frontier medicine environment. The state ranks 26th in health outcomes despite vast distances creating access challenges. Montana has more critical access hospitals (48) than any state except Texas and Kansas. The outdoor lifestyle and natural beauty attract healthcare workers seeking quality of life over urban amenities.

65,000

Healthcare Workers

63

Hospitals

#26

Health Ranking

105.4%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Montana

MT salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$32,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$40,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$46,000

What Affects Your Salary

Billings pays highest as Montana's healthcare hub. Bozeman has rising costs due to growth. Missoula offers university town wages. Cost of living varies significantly—Bozeman expensive, eastern Montana affordable. Critical access hospitals may offer housing assistance or signing bonuses. Native American health services (IHS) offer federal benefits. Outdoor recreation communities pay competitively.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Montana

Montana's healthcare market features regional systems serving vast frontier territory:

MT Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Montana:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Montana:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Montana