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Medical Secretary Salary in Montana (2026)
$21.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,026/year ($3,002/month) for a single filer
Medical Secretary pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,410 Medical Secretary jobs in Montana (occupation code 43-6013, “Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Medical Secretary salary of $43,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,026 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,069 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,346 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,299 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,002 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Secretary make in Montana?
- The median Medical Secretary salary in Montana is $43,740 per year ($21.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,580 and $47,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Secretary in Montana?
- On the median salary of $43,740, a single filer in Montana takes home about $36,026 per year ($3,002 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Medical Secretary jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 4,410 Medical Secretary jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.