Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Montana
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$33.34/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Montana is $33.34 per hour. This is 53% lower than the US average of $51.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Montana compared to National Averages
$33.34/hour
Montana
53% lower than the US average.
$51.16/hour
United States
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Montana compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $57 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Colorado pays 70% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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