As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Montana is $63,526, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,222 weekly, or $5,294 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Montana vary widely, spanning from $50,955 to $77,773. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,946) and 75th percentile ($70,983), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,773 per year. This $14,037 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Montana Correctional Nurse often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $50,955 MT September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $56,946 MT September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,526 MT September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $70,983 MT September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $77,773 MT September 01, 2026
25% $56,946 10% $50,955 90% $77,773 75% $70,983 $63,526 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $64,902 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $64,811 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $66,380 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $64,693 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $64,660 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $64,714 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $64,825 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $64,597 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $64,843 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $64,717 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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