Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Montana
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$33.34/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Montana is $33.34 per hour. This is 52% lower than the US average of $50.70.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Montana compared to National Averages
$33.34/hour
Montana
52% lower than the US average.
$50.70/hour
United States
What cities in Montana pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Missoula, Montana reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Missoula, Montana also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Missoula, Montana pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula, Montana | $35 | $46 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Montana?
Only Telemetry reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Montana, averaging $27 per hour. Telemetry also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Telemetry earns 18% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Telemetry | $27 | $33 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Montana compare to nearby states?
Nevada pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $68 per hour, followed by Colorado ($57) and North Dakota ($54). Nevada also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Nevada pays 102% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $68 | $77 |
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| North Dakota | $54 | $63 |
| Idaho | $49 | $52 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Oregon | $45 | $59 |
| Utah | $42 | $45 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Montana?
Only CoreCivic reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — CoreCivic pays 37% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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