Nursing Assistants Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,910 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $47,490
Employed locally 440
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $37,910
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $47,490

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,210
    Psychiatric Aides$34,200
    Medical Assistants$45,220
    Dental Assistants$44,500
    Phlebotomists$39,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Southwest Montana is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Southwest Montana is 4.1% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.