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Physician Assistant Salary in Montana (2026)
$68.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,329/year ($8,444/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 11th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 600 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $141,470 a year — though pay ranges from $112,200 for newcomers to $165,560 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $141,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 600 Physician Assistant jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Physician Assistant salary of $141,470 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 $101,329 — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
| Gross (median) | $141,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,687 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,822 |
| Montana state income tax | −$6,632 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,329 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,444 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Montana?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Montana is $141,470 per year ($68.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,750 and $156,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Montana?
- On the median salary of $141,470, a single filer in Montana takes home about $101,329 per year ($8,444 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 600 Physician Assistant 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.