MT · Missoula · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Missoula, MT

The median nurse informaticist pay in the Missoula area is $38.08 per hour ($79,210 a year), with the typical range running from $38.00 to $48.32. That ranks 273rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 299th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Missoula. The free report below lists employers near Missoula and what they pay.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Missoula, MT

The metro median is 3% below the Montana statewide median of $39.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 registered nurses employed in the Missoula metro area, 23.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.04$68,72027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.00$79,04016% below U.S. median
Median$38.08$79,21015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.32$100,5107% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.84$101,5909% above U.S. median

How Missoula ranks

  • 273rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 299th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Montana metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Missoula

  • Overall prices in Missoula run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.08 median hour buys what $39.48 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,371
  • Per year: $68,544
  • Per month: $5,712

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

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Hospitals in Missoula

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Missoula.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St. Patrick Hospital
Missoula, MT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Community Medical Center
Missoula, MT
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Great Falls, MT135 mi$36.29/hr60,013
Coeur d'Alene, ID142 mi$45.61/hr57,355
Spokane Valley, WA160 mi$47.73/hr108,267
Bozeman, MT164 mi$41.35/hr57,894
Spokane, WA169 mi$47.73/hr230,609
Pasco, WA246 mi$48.34/hr81,724

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Montana · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Montana

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

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 Missoula

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Missoula, MT?

Nurse Informaticists in the Missoula metro area have a median pay of $38.08 per hour, about $79,210 a year. The middle half earn between $38.00 and $48.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Missoula a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Missoula ranks 299th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 273rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Missoula?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Missoula, led by St. Patrick Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Montana license to work in Missoula as a nurse informaticist?

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.

Does Valorem Health place nurse informaticists in Missoula?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$53.34High$80

11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Informaticist roles

  1. IT Nursing Informaticist | (Kalispell, Montana)Permanent
    $35.34–$44.18/ hour
    Logan Health · Kalispell, MT · posted 28 days ago

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