Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $85,280 | $98,331 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.00 | $47.27 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $90,148.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Montana is $85,280, or about $41.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Montana is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 10,950 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $85,280, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.