Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $83,520 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.15
10th percentile $69,640
90th percentile $105,330
Employed locally 700
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,640
    25th
    $79,270
    50th (median)
    $83,520
    75th
    $100,570
    90th
    $105,330

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,680
    Physical Therapists$97,650
    Pharmacists$139,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,760
    Nurse Practitioners$129,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Montana is $40.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Montana is 10.8% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $69,640 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,270.