Registered Nurses Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,080 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.98
10th percentile $64,310
90th percentile $106,770
Employed locally 1,250
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,310
    25th
    $78,320
    50th (median)
    $81,080
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $106,770

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,780
    Pharmacists $140,210
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,490
    Nurse Practitioners $137,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in East-Central Montana is $38.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.83 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in East-Central Montana is 13.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,310 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,320.