Montana · MT

Nurse salary in Montana

Registered nurses in Montana earn about $85,280 a year ($41.00/hr) — about 13% below the U.S. average. State figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Montana

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$85,280

-13% vs national

Hourly

$41.00/hr

Median $85,280

$70,120Middle 50%: $80,210–$100,800$113,920

Typical range: $80,210–$100,800; What most nurses earn
High end: $113,920; Top earners
Entry level: $70,120; Newer nurses

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All metros

BillingsCity / metro$82,300/yr$39.57/hrVerified public wage data

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Nurse pay by type in Montana

Estimated annual pay by nurse type, ranked. Local figures are estimates.

All nurse roles in Montana

Estimated pay for every nurse type in Montana — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$277,380 Nurse Practitioner$137,210 Certified Nurse Midwife$123,320 Nurse Manager$110,860 Travel Nurse$106,600 Flight Nurse$98,070 ICU Nurse$95,510 ER Nurse$93,810 NICU Nurse$93,810 Cath Lab Nurse$93,810 Operating Room Nurse$92,100 Nurse Informaticist$92,100 Charge Nurse$91,250 Labor & Delivery Nurse$90,400 PACU Nurse$90,400 Transplant Nurse$90,400 Trauma Nurse$90,400 Oncology Nurse$89,540 Case Management Nurse$89,540 Endoscopy Nurse$89,540 Cardiac Nurse$88,690 Neuroscience Nurse$88,690 Psychiatric Nurse$87,840 Telemetry Nurse$87,840 Pediatric Nurse$86,990 Correctional Nurse$86,990 Orthopedic Nurse$86,990 Gastroenterology Nurse$86,990 Registered Nurse$85,280 Med-Surg Nurse$85,280 Dialysis Nurse$85,280 Wound Care Nurse$85,280 Infusion Nurse$85,280 Occupational Health Nurse$85,280 Aesthetic Nurse$85,280 Rehabilitation Nurse$85,280 Urology Nurse$85,280 Hospice Nurse$84,430 Home Health Nurse$83,570 Ambulatory Care Nurse$83,570 Telehealth Nurse$82,720 Clinic Nurse$79,310 Public Health Nurse$78,460 School Nurse$76,750 Licensed Practical Nurse$62,210 Licensed Vocational Nurse$62,210 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$40,900

What affects nurse pay in Montana

Pay below the national median. Within Montana, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, the mix of hospitals vs long-term care and clinics, union presence, shift differentials, and how short-staffed local employers are. Advanced-practice roles (NP, CRNA) and critical-care specialties command the highest pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Montana in official U.S. government wage data — about 13% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Montana, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,120 and the highest-paid 10% about $113,920. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this state figure

It’s the median actually reported for Montana — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Montana make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, state)

Montana figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Montana (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

Nearby states

Alaska ($109,480)Arizona ($99,500)California ($140,270)Colorado ($100,260)Hawaii ($136,320)