Salary Guide

CRNA Salary in Montana

Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Montana (2026).

$224
Permanent hourly
$291–$403
Locum hourly
$289k
Annual salary
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The average CRNA salary in Montana is $224/hr or approximately $289k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in Montana earn significantly more — typically $291–$403/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. Montana gives CRNAs full practice authority (FPA), with no physician supervision required. RxRooster publishes CRNA compensation data and job listings for Montana.

What affects CRNA pay in Montana?

Practice authority

Montana gives CRNAs full practice authority, so no physician supervision is required.

State tax

Montana collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.

Locum vs. permanent

Locum CRNAs in Montana commonly earn $291–$403/hr, 30–80% above permanent staff rates.

Facility type

Level-I trauma and academic centers pay differently than community hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Compare offers on RxRooster.