Nursing Assistants Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $38,200 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $46,690
Employed locally 510
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $38,200
    75th
    $44,770
    90th
    $46,690

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $45,920
    Billings, MT $41,170
    Helena, MT $40,640
    Missoula, MT $40,390
    Binghamton, NY $39,170
    Sumter, SC $35,640

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,990
    Medical Assistants $44,460
    Dental Assistants $43,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Great Falls, MT is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Great Falls, MT is 3.4% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.