Healthcare Great Falls, MT Pop. 60,442

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Great Falls, Montana

The median nurse practitioner salary in Great Falls, MT is $104,585 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 7.5% below the Montana state average.

City Median
$104,585
vs State Avg
$-8,512
vs National
$-17,025
Cost of Living
88%

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Great Falls by Experience

In Great Falls, an entry-level nurse practitioner earns around $77,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $133,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$77,400
$-12,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$104,920
$-17,080 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$133,300
$-21,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Great Falls, MT

Percentile Great Falls
10th Percentile $74,906
25th Percentile $89,612
Median (50th) $104,585
75th Percentile $123,410
90th Percentile $144,652

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Other Montana Cities

Bozeman, MT
$137,419
Pop. 53,293
Missoula, MT
$121,610
Pop. 75,516
Billings, MT
$114,313
Pop. 117,116
Helena, MT
$111,881
Pop. 32,315

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Great Falls

Education

Most nurse practitioner positions require a master's degree. Great Falls and the surrounding Montana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Advanced AssessmentPharmacologyDiagnosisPatient EducationEMR SystemsClinical Decision-Making

Job Outlook

Nationally, nurse practitioner employment is projected to grow 40% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Great Falls may vary based on local industry and population growth.