Registered Nurse Salary in Montana
Based on 11K+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$85,280
$41/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
-9.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $114K
11K employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,120 |
| 25th percentile | $80,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,280 |
| 75th percentile | $100,800 |
| 90th percentile | $113,920 |
Top H-1B Employers for Registered Nurse in Montana
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Montana — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benefis Health System, Inc. | 3 | $67,412 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,550 |
| 2023 | $79,170 |
| 2024 | $81,560 |
| 2025 | $85,280 |
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,550 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $79,170 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $81,560 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $85,280 | $94,098 |