Clinical Nurse Specialists Salary in Montana
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Montana earn a median of $85,280 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,950
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,120; the top 10% earn over $113,920. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses$85,280 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Clinical Nurse Specialists pay in Montana
How much do clinical nurse specialists make in Montana?
The median is $85,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,120 and the top 10% earn over $113,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for clinical nurse specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.