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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$136,420

Mean: $140,690

~$106,408 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$65.59

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$6,463/mo

Savings rate

72%

Nurse Practitioners salary in Helena, MT — median $136,420/year, range $134,670-$154,620

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$134,670

Median

$136,420

75th %

$154,620

Median is in the 9th percentile of the typical range

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About Nurse Practitioners salaries in Helena, MT

Nurse Practitioners in Helena, MT earn a median of $136,420 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $140,690, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most nurse practitioners in this area earn between $134,670 and $154,620. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $65.59 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 40% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

40% growth — one of the fastest-growing jobs in the entire country. More than half of U.S. states now let NPs practice independently without a physician overseeing them. That, plus a chronic shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural areas, is pushing demand through the roof.

Worth knowing: In full-practice-authority states (like Arizona, Colorado, Oregon), NPs are opening their own clinics. It's one of the best ROI paths in healthcare: 2–3 years of additional schooling can double or triple an RN salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a nurse practitioners in Helena?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $136,420. The average (mean) is $140,690, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a nurse practitioners make per hour in Helena?

About $65.59/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for nurse practitioners in Helena?

The middle 50% earn between $134,670 and $154,620. Below $134,670 is typically entry-level; above $154,620 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $136,420 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$136,420$106,408
Monthly$11,368$8,867
Biweekly$5,247$4,093
Weekly$2,623$2,046
Hourly (40h/wk)$65.59$51.16
Hourly (35h/wk)$74.96$58.47
Hourly (30h/wk)$87.45$68.21
Daily (8h)$525$409

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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