Nursing Assistants Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $40,390 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.42
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $57,380
Employed locally 550
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $40,390
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $57,380

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Binghamton, NY $39,170
    Great Falls, MT $38,200
    Sumter, SC $35,640

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,280
    Medical Assistants $45,850
    Dental Assistants $46,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,350
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,160
    Pharmacy Aides $34,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Missoula, MT is $19.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.45 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Missoula, MT is 2.2% above 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.