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BLS wage data · May 2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Salary in Montana

Certified Nursing Assistants in Montana earn a median of $40,900 a year, or $19.67 an hour. That ranks Montana #26 of 51 states and is $1,360 less than the national median.

Median / year
$40,900
Median / hour
$19.67
Employed
4,390
National rank
#26of 51

Pay range in Montana

10th percentile$36,780
25th percentile$38,040
Median percentile$40,900
75th percentile$47,550
90th percentile$49,700

Certified Nursing Assistant pay by Montana metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Bozeman, MT$46,220340
Helena, MT$42,520290
Great Falls, MT$39,330360
Billings, MT$39,150950
Missoula, MT$38,550440

FAQ

How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Montana?

The median annual wage is $40,900 ($19.67 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $1,360 below the U.S. median of $42,260.

What do entry-level nursing assistants make in Montana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Montana nursing assistants earned $36,780 or less ($17.69/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do nursing assistants earn the most in Montana?

Bozeman, MT has the highest metro median at $46,220.

How many nursing assistants work in Montana?

About 4,390 nursing assistants were employed in Montana in May 2025.