How much does a Correctional Nurse make in MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Montana is $63,458. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,442 to $68,488, with most professionals earning between $50,054 and $73,067.

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 $50,054 MT April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $56,442 MT April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,458 MT April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $68,488 MT April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,067 MT April 01, 2025
25% $56,442 10% $50,054 90% $73,067 75% $68,488 $63,458 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $55,942 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $62,391 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $62,915 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $55,942 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $57,167 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $57,278 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $55,942 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $62,391 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $64,126 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $55,942 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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