How much does a registered nurse make in Montana?
$85,280a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Montana. That is $41.00 an hour or $7,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,120Median: $85,280Highest 10%: $113,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,120 | $33.71 | |
| 25th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| Median | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| 90th | $113,900 | $54.77 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $99,310 |
| Helena, MT | $98,690 |
| Billings, MT | $82,300 |
| Missoula, MT | $82,160 |
| Great Falls, MT | $78,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 27. Georgia | $93,550 |
| 28. Idaho | $92,460 |
| 29. Maine | $86,990 |
| 30. Montana | $85,280 |
| 31. Nebraska | $84,730 |
| 32. Utah | $84,600 |
| 33. North Carolina | $84,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $41.00 ($85,280 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $85,280 against $97,550 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Montana rank for registered nurse pay?
Montana ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays registered nurses the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $99,310 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.