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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Salaries for every job in Montana

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
Registered Nurse salary in all states

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.