Nurse Practitioner salary in Montana
What nurse practitioners earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$137,210$65.97 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$123,260 – $151,860Top 10%: $166,940+
Jobs1,2601.18× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $140,250 | $67.43 | 340 |
| Billings, MT | $139,050 | $66.85 | 160 |
| Great Falls, MT | $130,330 | $62.66 | 150 |
| Missoula, MT | $131,650 | $63.29 | 140 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $143,450 | $68.97 | 140 |
| Helena, MT | $136,420 | $65.59 | 110 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $136,310 | $65.53 | 110 |
| Bozeman, MT | $139,990 | $67.30 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Connecticut · $138,470 New Hampshire · $137,550 New Mexico · $137,520 Rhode Island · $135,970 Hawaii · $135,570 Vermont · $134,740
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Pharmacists · $142,080 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440 Emergency Medical Technicians · $36,140
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Montana?
Nurse Practitioners in Montana earned a median of $137,210 a year ($65.97 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $123,260 to $151,860.
Where in Montana do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $139,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.