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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Montana

Licensed Practical Nurses in Montana earn a median of $62,210 a year, or $29.91 an hour. That ranks Montana #35 of 51 states and is $2,190 less than the national median.

Median / year
$62,210
Median / hour
$29.91
Employed
1,620
National rank
#35of 51

Pay range in Montana

10th percentile$49,230
25th percentile$58,130
Median percentile$62,210
75th percentile$66,850
90th percentile$74,330

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Montana metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Bozeman, MT$63,790110
Helena, MT$63,690120
Missoula, MT$63,130170
Billings, MT$60,500370
Great Falls, MT$60,020130

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Montana?

The median annual wage is $62,210 ($29.91 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,190 below the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Montana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Montana LPNs earned $49,230 or less ($23.67/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Montana?

Bozeman, MT has the highest metro median at $63,790.

How many LPNs work in Montana?

About 1,620 LPNs were employed in Montana in May 2025.