MT · Missoula · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Missoula, MT

Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 299th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Missoula. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Missoula.

Telehealth / Triage 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).

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 telehealth / triage nurse. 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.

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.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse 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

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Montana

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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

Montana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Missoula, MT?

Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

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

Where do telehealth / triage 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 telehealth / triage 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Missoula?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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