SOC 43-6011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants — Billings
Billings, MT · 3 metro areas compared
In Billings, MT the median wage is $59,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Billings, MT the median wage is $59,920. That is 21.8% lower than the national median of $76,590. Pay ranges from under $50,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,620 to $71,830.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Helena records the highest median at $63,420. Of the 336 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 153rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,200 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $53,620 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,920 | −21.8% |
| 75th | $71,830 | −6.2% |
| 90th | $77,280 | +0.9% |
| Mean | $63,070 | −17.7% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Billings run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $59,920 goes as far as $63,340 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,340US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,920 a year, 21.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,200 to $77,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Helena, at $63,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Billings, MT?
The median annual wage is $59,920, or $28.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,590, so pay in Billings, MT is 21.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Billings, MT earns more than $77,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Helena, at $63,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Billings, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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