MT · Bozeman · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Bozeman, MT

The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Bozeman area is $29.63 per hour ($61,630 a year), with the typical range running from $27.55 to $33.30. That ranks 156th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 282nd 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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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Bozeman, MT

The metro median is 3% above the Montana statewide median of $28.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 100 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Bozeman metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.32).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.61$47,03025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.55$57,3008% below U.S. median
Median$29.63$61,6301% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.30$69,26011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.82$74,51020% above U.S. median

How Bozeman ranks

  • 156th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 282nd 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, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), 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 $29.63 median hour buys what $28.90 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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$1,067
  • Per year: $53,334
  • Per month: $4,444

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 licensed practical nurse 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).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Montana

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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 licensed practical nurses.

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Billings, MT121 mi$27.65/hr121,483
Great Falls, MT126 mi$27.75/hr60,013
Idaho Falls, ID159 mi$26.52/hr69,523
Missoula, MT164 mi$28.94/hr78,204
Pocatello, ID206 mi$27.70/hr58,231
Boise City, ID292 mi$31.33/hr237,963

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License and tax basics in Montana

Montana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Montana license by endorsement.

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

Montana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bozeman

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Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Bozeman, MT?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Bozeman metro area have a median pay of $29.63 per hour, about $61,630 a year. The middle half earn between $27.55 and $33.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bozeman a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Bozeman ranks 282nd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 156th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses 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 licensed practical nurse?

Montana is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Montana license by endorsement. 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
  • Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CA · 8 postings$39.44/ hr$27–$57

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Low$22Median$31.53High$42

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3Open now: 1 LPN / LVN roles

  1. LPN | Skilled Nursing | PRN statusPer diem
    $30.00–$37.50/ hour
    Logan Health · Kalispell, MT · posted 2 days ago

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