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Registered Nurse Salary in Montana (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Montana

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$70,120	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$80,210	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$85,280	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$100,800	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$113,920	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 10,950 Registered Nurse jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Montana

A median Registered Nurse salary of $85,280 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 $65,367 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.

Gross (median)	$85,280
Federal income tax	−$9,932
Social Security + Medicare	−$6,524
Montana state income tax	−$3,457
Take-home (annual)	$65,367
Take-home (monthly)	$5,447

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Montana?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Montana is $85,280 per year ($41.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,210 and $100,800.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Montana?

On the median salary of $85,280, a single filer in Montana takes home about $65,367 per year ($5,447 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Montana?

BLS counts 10,950 Registered Nurse jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).

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