verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$277,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$133.36/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
public U.S. Median
$236,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$293,074 #6 of 44

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in Montana, explained

Nurse anesthetists in Montana earn a median of $277,380 per year ($133.36 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $236,590. Entry-level workers earn around $233,670, while the most experienced nurse anesthetists reach about $325,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $277,380 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $277,380 is worth about $293,074 in national buying power — ranking Montana #6 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$233,670
$112.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$277,380
$133.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$325,620
$156.55/hr

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $277,380 $293,074
South Dakota $263,930 $297,936 +$13,450
Idaho $263,130 $275,546 +$14,250
Wyoming $255,250 $275,377 +$22,130
North Dakota $244,240 $274,553 +$33,140

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Montana: FAQ

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Montana?

Nurse anesthetists in Montana earn a median of $277,380 per year ($133.36 per hour), compared with $236,590 nationally.

Does Montana pay nurse anesthetists well?

At $277,380, Montana pays 17% above the national median for nurse anesthetists.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) salary in other states

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