2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in Great Falls, MT 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in Great Falls, compared with Montana and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$74,880

Hourly

$36.00

Weekly

$1,440

Monthly

$6,240

Take-home est.

$4,499/mo

Quick answer

In Great Falls, MT, the estimated 2026 pediatric nurse salary is $74,880 per year, or about $36.00 per hour, before taxes. The simplified take-home estimate is about $4,499 per month.

For Great Falls hourly wage searches, use $36.00 as the local gross hourly estimate and $4,499 per month as the simplified take-home estimate. This is 4% below the Montana average and 4% below the national baseline in this model. Actual offers vary by employer, shift differential, benefits, commute, and overtime rules.

Local hourly estimate

$36.00

Local annual estimate

$74,880

Estimated take-home

$4,499/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$36.00

Weekly

$1,440

Monthly

$6,240

Annual

$74,880

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Great Falls, MT$74,880$36.00Local estimate
Montana average$78,000$37.50Great Falls is 4% below
National baseline$78,000$37.50Great Falls is 4% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$53,914$25.92
25th percentile$64,397$30.96
Median estimate$74,880$36.00
75th percentile$85,363$41.04
90th percentile$98,842$47.52

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Montana state income tax rate.

Take-Home Pay Estimator
Great Falls, MT

Adjust gross pay to compare a simplified take-home estimate for Great Falls, MT.

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Estimated Gross (Pre-tax)

$74,880

Base plus selected adjustments

Estimated Taxes

$20,892

State: 5.9% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$53,988

~ $4,499 / mo

2026 Great Falls, Montana pay update

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Is this pay good?

For Great Falls, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is 4% below the Montana specialty average and 4% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Great Falls, MT?

The 2026 estimate is $74,880 per year, or about $36.00 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

What is the hourly wage for a Pediatric Nurse in Great Falls?

The local gross hourly estimate is $36.00 before taxes. Use it as a comparison point, then account for night shift differential, weekend premium, overtime rules, benefits, and commute costs.

What is the annual salary for a Pediatric Nurse in Great Falls?

The local annual estimate is $74,880 before taxes. Actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on employer, experience, shift, certifications, and contract type.

Is Great Falls a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

Great Falls is 4% below the Montana average and 4% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Great Falls?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Montana state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $53,988 per year, or $4,499 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary figure come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on July 16, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated July 16, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses simplified tax assumptions. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.