Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Montana
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Montana have a median of $62,210 a year, below the national $64,400 (−3%); the state ranks 35th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 28% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota pay more (up to $63,800 in Idaho) and South Dakota pays less (down to $52,750 in South Dakota). Montana employs 1,620 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 3.16 per 1,000 jobs, the 44th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.76 means it is less common in Montana than nationally.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $23.67 | $27.95 | $29.91 | $32.14 | $35.74 | $29.98 | 1,620 | 3.16 | 0.76 |
| Annual | $49,230 | $58,130 | $62,210 | $66,850 | $74,330 | $62,350 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 35th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 44th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.76
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.16
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $30.67 | $63,790 | $49,520 | $74,610 | 110 | 1.51 | 0.36 |
| Helena, MT | $30.62 | $63,690 | $51,400 | $79,560 | 120 | 2.64 | 0.63 |
| Missoula, MT | $30.35 | $63,130 | $50,980 | $75,180 | 170 | 2.55 | 0.61 |
| Billings, MT | $29.09 | $60,500 | $39,580 | $72,660 | 370 | 3.90 | 0.93 |
| Great Falls, MT | $28.86 | $60,020 | $49,900 | $72,750 | 130 | 3.58 | 0.86 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.96 | $64,390 | $50,670 | $76,600 | 300 | 3.57 | 0.86 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.66 | $63,780 | $50,670 | $72,930 | 260 | 4.40 | 1.05 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.19 | $62,800 | $52,750 | $73,380 | 140 | 3.67 | 0.88 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $29.91 | $62,210 | 1,620 | 0.76 |
| Idaho | $30.67 | $63,800 | 1,880 | 0.53 |
| North Dakota | $29.95 | $62,300 | 1,920 | 1.07 |
| South Dakota | $25.36 | $52,750 | 2,050 | 1.08 |
| Wyoming | $30.51 | $63,460 | 480 | 0.41 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.