MT · Bozeman · Updated October 15, 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Bozeman, MT

The median certified nursing assistant pay in the Bozeman area is $22.08 per hour ($45,920 a year), with the typical range running from $20.81 to $22.80. That ranks 44th of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 45th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bozeman. The free report below lists employers near Bozeman and what they pay.

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Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Bozeman, MT

The metro median is 17% above the Montana statewide median of $18.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 330 nursing assistants employed in the Bozeman metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.52).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.65$38,7902% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.81$43,2809% above U.S. median
Median$22.08$45,92016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.80$47,42020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.55$61,46055% above U.S. median

How Bozeman ranks

  • 44th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 45th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Montana metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Bozeman

  • Overall prices in Bozeman run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% above the U.S. average (index 139.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.08 median hour buys what $21.54 buys at the national price level, 13% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bozeman paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$795
  • Per year: $39,744
  • Per month: $3,312

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bozeman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bozeman

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$221
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,107
13-week assignment$27,391

Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Bozeman

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bozeman, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Billings, MT121 mi$19.79/hr121,483
Great Falls, MT126 mi$18.36/hr60,013
Idaho Falls, ID159 mi$17.21/hr69,523
Missoula, MT164 mi$19.42/hr78,204
Pocatello, ID206 mi$16.78/hr58,231
Boise City, ID292 mi$18.68/hr237,963

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License and tax basics in Montana

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Bozeman, MT?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Bozeman metro area have a median pay of $22.08 per hour, about $45,920 a year. The middle half earn between $20.81 and $22.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bozeman a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?

Bozeman ranks 45th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 44th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do certified nursing assistants work in Bozeman?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bozeman, led by Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Montana license to work in Bozeman as a certified nursing assistant?

State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bozeman?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bozeman is $221 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,107 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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  • Riverside Health Care CenterMissoula, MT · 1 wage offer$14.74/ hr$15–$15
  • CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44

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