Registered Nurse Salary in Montana

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in Montana.

Generated from 32 active jobs and 4 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$69,449

Hourly average

$33.39/hr

Low

$58,240

High

$78,094

Vs national

-29%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in Montana

4 pay samples
Low $58,240
Median $70,731
Mean $69,449
High $78,094
Low sample$58,240
Median$70,731
Mean$69,449
High sample$78,094

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$69,449
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$70,866

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$69,449
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level98 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$70,866
Estimated rent share19 cents of each gross-pay dollar

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Does Montana pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$69,449 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$56,948

$50,003$62,504

Mid Level

3-5 years

$69,449

$62,504$76,394

Experienced

6-10 years

$78,477

$70,838$86,117

Senior

10+ years

$90,284

$80,561$100,701

What Affects RN Pay in Montana?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in Montana

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in Montana is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Montana?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in Montana is based on 4 listed-pay job samples across 32 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in Montana?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 32 active registered nurse openings in Montana.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-16T04:09:11.201Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.