Nurse Practitioner Salary in Montana: $137,210 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Montana earn a median of $137,210 per year — $65.97 an hour — $4,910 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #12 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Montana NPs earn between $105,110 and $166,940. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Montana NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Montana NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Montana
The median NP in Montana out-earns the median RN by $51,930 per year (61%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Montana With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Montana side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Montana | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $137,210 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $65.97/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $105,110 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $151,860 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $166,940 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,260 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Montana’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Montana?
NPs in Montana earn a median of $137,210 per year — $65.97 per hour — $4,910 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Montana #12 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Montana?
The median NP in Montana earns $137,210 versus $85,280 for the median RN — a difference of $51,930 per year (61%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Montana?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Montana, the 10th percentile is $105,110 and the 25th percentile is $123,260. Most NPs move toward the $137,210 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Montana?
1,260 nurse practitioners are employed in Montana per the BLS May 2025 estimates.