Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Montana
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$33.34/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Montana is $33.34 per hour. This is 43% lower than the US average of $47.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Montana compared to National Averages
$33.34/hour
Montana
43% lower than the US average.
$47.74/hour
United States
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Montana compare to nearby states?
North Dakota pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Nebraska ($48) and Colorado ($46). North Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Montana average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — North Dakota pays 55% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $52 | $63 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Colorado | $46 | $48 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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