Nursing Assistant salary in Montana
What nursing assistants earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,900$19.67 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$38,040 – $47,550Top 10%: $49,700+
Jobs4,3900.92× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $39,150 | $18.82 | 950 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $39,580 | $19.03 | 760 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $39,700 | $19.09 | 730 |
| Missoula, MT | $38,550 | $18.53 | 440 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $45,850 | $22.04 | 430 |
| Great Falls, MT | $39,330 | $18.91 | 360 |
| Bozeman, MT | $46,220 | $22.22 | 340 |
| Helena, MT | $42,520 | $20.44 | 290 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Delaware · $42,030 Nebraska · $40,000 Utah · $39,840 Michigan · $39,570 New Mexico · $39,390 Iowa · $39,350
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 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 nursing assistant make in Montana?
Nursing Assistants in Montana earned a median of $40,900 a year ($19.67 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $38,040 to $47,550.
Where in Montana do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $46,220.
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.