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Nursing Assistant Salary in Montana (2026)
$19.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,878/year ($2,823/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,390 Nursing Assistant jobs in Montana (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $40,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,878 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $40,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,728 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,129 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,166 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,878 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,823 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Montana?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Montana is $40,900 per year ($19.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,040 and $47,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Montana?
- On the median salary of $40,900, a single filer in Montana takes home about $33,878 per year ($2,823 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 4,390 Nursing Assistant jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.