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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$137,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.97/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
1,260
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$144,973 #12 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Montana, explained

Nurse practitioners in Montana earn a median of $137,210 per year ($65.97 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $105,110, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $166,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $137,210 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $137,210 is worth about $144,973 in national buying power — ranking Montana #12 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$105,110
$50.53/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,210
$65.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,940
$80.26/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $137,210 $144,973
Idaho $132,540 $138,794 +$4,670
Wyoming $132,200 $142,624 +$5,010
North Dakota $130,070 $146,213 +$7,140
South Dakota $128,840 $145,441 +$8,370

Nurse Practitioner in Montana: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Montana?

Nurse practitioners in Montana earn a median of $137,210 per year ($65.97 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Montana pay nurse practitioners well?

At $137,210, Montana pays 4% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 1,260 work in the state.

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