Nurse pay in Montana
Nurses in Montana are being offered a median $90,480 a year right now across 319 live job postings that state pay — ranking #32 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $62k
- 25th percentile
- $83k
- 75th percentile
- $113k
- 90th percentile
- $128k
Where does your pay sit in Montana?
Checked against 319 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $62k
- 25th percentile
- $83k
- 75th percentile
- $113k
- 90th percentile
- $128k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Montana market overview
- 25th percentile
- $82,950
- Median
- $90,480
- 75th percentile
- $112,984
- 90th percentile
- $127,920
- Median hourly (235 postings)
- $39/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (37 postings)
- $1,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $30,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 319
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Montana
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Care | $116k | $125k | 8 |
| ICU | $116k | $125k | 8 |
| Travel | $116k | $126k | 7 |
| Medical-Surgical | $113k | $134k | 6 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $118k | $126k | 6 |
| Geriatric | $104k | $148k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Montana right now
- #1$135k
Providence
median across 10 priced postings
- #2$128k
Hospital Administration - Peaks
median across 4 priced postings
- #3$126k
American Traveler
median across 4 priced postings
- #4$116k
TNAA Healthcare
median across 7 priced postings
- #5$115k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 20 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in MontanaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Montana?
- Across 319 live job postings in Montana that state pay, the median posted offer is $90,480 a year (about $39/hr). The middle half of postings runs $82,950–$112,984, and the top 10% start at $127,920.
- How does Montana nurse pay compare nationally?
- Montana's posted median of $90,480 is 5% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #32 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Montana nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 37 live postings in Montana advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $1,000 and offers up to $30,000.