How much does a nursing assistant make in Montana?
$40,900a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Montana. That is $19.66 an hour or $3,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.66
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $40,900Highest 10%: $49,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| 75th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $49,700 | $23.89 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $46,220 |
| Helena, MT | $42,520 |
| Great Falls, MT | $39,330 |
| Billings, MT | $39,150 |
| Missoula, MT | $38,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 23. Maryland | $43,240 |
| 24. Virginia | $43,200 |
| 25. Delaware | $42,030 |
| 26. Montana | $40,900 |
| 27. Nebraska | $40,000 |
| 28. Utah | $39,840 |
| 29. Michigan | $39,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $19.66 ($40,900 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $40,900 against $42,260 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Montana rank for nursing assistant pay?
Montana ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays nursing assistants the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $46,220 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.