Registered Nurses Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $80,310 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $72,300
90th percentile $104,740
Employed locally 1,540
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,300
    25th
    $78,690
    50th (median)
    $80,310
    75th
    $103,070
    90th
    $104,740

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nurse Practitioners $134,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Physical Therapists $83,800
    Pharmacists $134,400
    Dental Hygienists $93,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in West Montana is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in West Montana is 14.2% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $72,300 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,690.