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Registered Nurse (RN) - Infectious Disease Clinic
LifePoint Health · Missoula, MT
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Registered Nurse jobs in Missoula, MT
Registered Nurses in the Missoula area earn a median of $38.08 per hour, about $79,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.00 and $48.32. That ranks 273rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 299th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Missoula. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Missoula.
- $38.08median pay per hour, Missoula
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 1,540registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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6 more open roles from employers in Missoula. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery Center
LifePoint Health · Missoula, MT
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services
LifePoint Health · Missoula, MT
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
LifePoint Health · Missoula, MT
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Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU PRN
LifePoint Health · Missoula, MT
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New Graduate RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Missoula, MT
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Registered Nurse 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.04 | $68,720 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.00 | $79,040 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.08 | $79,210 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.32 | $100,510 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.84 | $101,590 | 9% 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
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.
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- 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.
Estimate your Missoula paycheck
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.
Travel assignment per diem in Missoula
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,582 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,566 |
Travel registered 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 Registered Nurse roles in Montana
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Missoula as they open.
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RN - Hospice
Enhabit Home Health · Bozeman, MT
$85k–$95k/ year
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor, Delivery & Postpartum (LDRP) | Whitefish
Logan Health · Whitefish, MT
$41.78–$67.66/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor, Delivery & Postpartum (LDRP) | Kalispell
Logan Health · Kalispell, MT
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Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)
Veterans Health Administration · Fort Harrison, MT
$83k–$147k/ year
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Nurse (Urgent Care)
Indian Health Service · Lame Deer, MT
$73k–$104k/ year
Hospitals in Missoula
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Missoula, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital Missoula, MT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Medical Center Missoula, MT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Missoula County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Missoula County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | 135 mi | $36.29/hr | 60,013 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 142 mi | $45.61/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 160 mi | $47.73/hr | 108,267 |
| Bozeman, MT | 164 mi | $41.35/hr | 57,894 |
| Spokane, WA | 169 mi | $47.73/hr | 230,609 |
| Pasco, WA | 246 mi | $48.34/hr | 81,724 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Missoula, MT?
Registered Nurses 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 registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Missoula ranks 299th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 273rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses 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 registered 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.
Is Missoula in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Missoula County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Missoula?
The federal per diem benchmark in Missoula is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Missoula?
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Your RN pay reportMissoula, MT · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Logan HealthWhitefish, MT · 2 postings$56.13/ hr$42–$73
- Dahl Memorial Healthcare, Inc.Ekalaka, MT · 1 wage offer$46.04/ hr$46–$46
- Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC.Billings, MT · 1 wage offer$38.98/ hr$39–$39
- Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC.Great Falls, MT · 1 wage offer$35.48/ hr$35–$35
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$54.72High$72
5 RN postings with published pay in Montana, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 RN roles
- RN - HospicePermanent$85k–$95k/ year
- Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor, Delivery & Postpartum (LDRP) | WhitefishPermanent$41.78–$67.66/ hour
+ 3 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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