Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Montana
In Montana, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants earn $60,050 at the median — $28.87 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Montana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Montana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montana
Entry-level executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary by metro in Montana
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $66K | +9% | 70 |
| Missoula | $62K | +3% | N/A |
| Bozeman | $59K | -2% | 100 |
| Helena | $59K | -2% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants make in Montana?
The median is $60,050 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,340, and experienced executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants can clear $82,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Montana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,988/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 28.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary go in Montana?
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants salary is worth about $61,907 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.