How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Montana?
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in Montana
$62,210
a year, or $29.91 an hour. That is 3% less than the national median of $64,400.
The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Montana earn $58,130 to $66,850.
Pay range in Montana
- Bottom 10% earn under
- $49,230
- 25th percentile
- $58,130
- Median
- $62,210
- 75th percentile
- $66,850
- Top 10% earn over
- $74,330
Rank among states
#34 of 50
Montana pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses more than 16 of the other 49 states. Highest: Washington ($83,150).
Jobs in Montana
1,620
3.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the state, 0.76× the U.S. concentration.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Montana cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $29.09 | 370 | |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.96 | 300 | |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.66 | 260 | |
| Missoula, MT | $30.35 | 170 | |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.19 | 140 | |
| Great Falls, MT | $28.86 | 130 | |
| Helena, MT | $30.62 | 120 | |
| Bozeman, MT | $30.67 | 110 |
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Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses
$85,280
median a year · 10,950 jobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$36,630
median a year · 10,400 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$40,900
median a year · 4,390 jobs
Medical Assistants
$46,820
median a year · 2,460 jobs
Dental Assistants
$46,680
median a year · 1,450 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$49,400
median a year · 1,340 jobs
Nurse Practitioners
$137,210
median a year · 1,260 jobs
Pharmacists
$142,080
median a year · 1,190 jobs
Physical Therapists
$91,450
median a year · 1,180 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$65,190
median a year · 1,020 jobs
Dental Hygienists
$98,440
median a year · 860 jobs
Emergency Medical Technicians
$36,140
median a year · 860 jobs
Questions about licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay in Montana
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Montana?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Montana earned a median of $62,210 a year ($29.91 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $58,130 to $66,850.
Where in Montana do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $63,790.
How does Montana rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Montana ranks #34 of 50 states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay. Washington pays the most, at $83,150 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Montana?
About 1,620 people worked as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Montana in May 2025, or 3.16 of every 1,000 jobs in the state.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.