How much does a Registered Nurse make in Montana?

The average Registered Nurse salary in Montana is around $86,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $65,833 annually ($5,486/month).

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

On a $86,000 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $65,833/year or $5,486/month. Federal tax: $10,090. State tax: $3,498. FICA: $0.00.

Is $86,000 a good Registered Nurse salary?

$86,000 is a competitive salary for a Registered Nurse — above the national median. In Montana, demand for this role is active.

How do Montana taxes affect Registered Nurse salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $86,000 is $3,498. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Registered Nurses?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse.

How can a Registered Nurse in Montana reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Registered Nurse Salary in Montana (2026)

The average Registered Nurse in Montana earns around $86,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $65,833/year ($5,486/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$65,833
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,486
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,532
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$32/hr
Federal Tax	$10,090
State Tax	$3,498
FICA Taxes	$6,579
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.45%

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Registered Nurse Salary Ranges in Montana

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$67,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$86,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$133,000

/year

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Not all Registered Nurses earn the same — not even close

Montana's nursing market is anchored by Billings Clinic + Logan Health Kalispell (post-2024 merger ~8K combined RN workforce + the substantial Billings Clinic Magnet designation + the only MT Level 1), Bozeman Health Deaconess + St Vincent Healthcare Billings (post-2023 Intermountain MT acquisition) + Benefis Great Falls + St Patrick Missoula + Community Medical Center Missoula, the substantial Indian Health Service IHS MT nursing (Blackfeet + Crow Agency + Northern Cheyenne + Fort Peck + Fort Belknap + Rocky Boy + Salish Kootenai IHS + the substantial MT IHS nursing workforce + IHS Loan Repayment Program), VA Montana Health Care Fort Harrison Helena, plus MT NP FPA since 1995 + NLC since 2019, MSU Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing + Carroll College + Rocky Mountain College + Salish Kootenai College Nursing pipelines.

CRNA (Billings / Logan / Bozeman)

$185,000–$258,000+ OT

CRNA at Billings + Logan + Bozeman Health + St Vincent + Benefis · OBBBA OT applies

Senior NP (MT FPA since 1995)

$95,000–$135,000+ bonus

NP at MT health systems · MT FPA since 1995 (one of earliest US FPA states)

Senior Charge Nurse (Billings / Logan / Bozeman)

$78,000–$115,000+ OT

Charge RN at Billings + Logan + Bozeman + St Vincent · OBBBA OT applies

Senior ICU / ED RN

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

ICU + ED RN at Billings Level 1 + Logan + Bozeman · the substantial MT acute care + OT

Senior OR RN

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

OR RN at Billings + Logan + Bozeman + St Vincent + Benefis · the substantial MT surgical

Senior Pediatric RN

$68,000–$102,000+ OT

Pediatric RN at Billings + Bozeman + the substantial MT pediatric + OBBBA OT

Senior Oncology RN (Billings Clinic Cancer)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

Billings Clinic Cancer Center · MT NCI-affiliated oncology RN + OBBBA OT applies

Senior IHS Reservation RN

$72,000–$108,000+ loan repayment

Blackfeet + Crow + Northern Cheyenne + Fort Peck IHS · NHSC + LRP

Senior Federal Civilian RN (VA Fort Harrison)

$72,000–$105,000

VA Montana Health Care Fort Harrison Helena · federal civilian RN

New RN (Step 1-3)

$55,000–$72,000+ OT

New grad RN at Billings + Logan + Bozeman residency programs · entry band

Worth knowing: Montana NP Full Practice Authority since 1995 is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US earliest FPA-state nursing economic anchor and a feature most national nursing surveys understate for MT. MT NP FPA (Montana Code §37-8-202 + the substantial MT NP independent practice authority since 1995 making MT one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial MT NP own clinic ownership + the substantial MT NP rural + reservation NP practice + the substantial MT NP independent prescribing + the substantial MT NP independent diagnosis + treatment + the substantial MT NP rural primary care serving Eastern MT + Hi-Line + Western MT + the substantial MT WWAMI rural NP pipeline) supports distinctive MT NP independent practice economics influencing nursing career compensation broadly. Billings Clinic + Logan Health post-2024 merger ~8K combined RN workforce + Bozeman Health + St Vincent Intermountain MT + Benefis + St Patrick + Community Medical Center MT nursing employer + the substantial Indian Health Service IHS MT reservation nursing at Blackfeet + Crow + Northern Cheyenne + Fort Peck + Fort Belknap + Rocky Boy + Salish Kootenai IHS + VA Montana Fort Harrison + MT NLC since 2019. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. MT top 5.65% + MT is NOT a RTW state + MT 0% sales tax anchor the MT nursing proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Registered Nurses in Montana and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Montana 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.