Registered Nurses Salary in Montana

Median annual wage in Montana: $85,280 -12.6% vs national

Montana vs United States

MontanaUnited States
Median annual$85,280$97,550
Median hourly$41.00$46.90
Employment10,9503,379,720
Location quotient0.991.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Montana) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

A closer look

The median wage in Montana is 12.6% below the national median — a difference of about $12,270 per year for a typical worker.

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $70,120, median pay is $85,280, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $113,920.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average registered nurses salary in Montana?

The median annual wage in Montana is $85,280 ($41.00 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Montana compare to the national average for registered nurses?

The Montana median of $85,280 is 12.6% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.

How many registered nurses work in Montana?

Approximately 10,950 are employed in Montana, per BLS OES.