Registered Nurses Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $87,630 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.13
10th percentile $70,250
90th percentile $124,300
Employed locally 870
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,250
    25th
    $77,740
    50th (median)
    $87,630
    75th
    $103,800
    90th
    $124,300

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 118% Median Registered Nurses salary is 18% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $98,420
    Bozeman, MT $86,000
    Billings, MT $85,580
    Sumter, SC $80,240
    Missoula, MT $79,210
    Great Falls, MT $75,470

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacists $139,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,920
    Physical Therapists $82,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,620
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,830
    Dental Hygienists $93,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Helena, MT is $42.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.77 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Helena, MT is 6.4% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $70,250 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,740.