Registered Nurses pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for registered nurses is $41.00 an hour ($85,280 a year). About 10,950 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Montana ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.71 | $70,120 |
| 25% of workers | $38.56 | $80,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.00 | $85,280 |
| 75% of workers | $48.46 | $100,800 |
| 90% of workers | $54.77 | $113,920 |
Registered Nurses pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $99,310 | 1,070 |
| Helena | $98,690 | 990 |
| Billings | $82,300 | 2,550 |
| Missoula | $82,160 | 1,570 |
| Great Falls | $78,290 | 880 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $40,900 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,140 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,470 |
| Pharmacists | $142,080 |
| Physical Therapists | $91,450 |
| Veterinarians | $99,390 |
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