Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Montana
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$33.34/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Montana is $33.34 per hour. This is 45% lower than the US average of $48.46.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Montana compared to National Averages
$33.34/hour
Montana
45% lower than the US average.
$48.46/hour
United States
How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Montana compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Colorado pays 61% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $54 | $59 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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