As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Montana is $62,911, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,210 weekly, or $5,243 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Montana vary widely, spanning from $50,513 to $77,290. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,421) and 75th percentile ($70,438), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,290 per year. This $14,017 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 6.6% 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 $50,513 MT May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $56,421 MT May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $62,911 MT May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $70,438 MT May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $77,290 MT May 18, 2021
25% $56,421 10% $50,513 90% $77,290 75% $70,438 $62,911 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 $55,491 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $61,924 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $62,444 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $55,491 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $56,791 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $56,856 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $55,491 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $61,924 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $63,613 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $55,491 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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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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