What is the average RN salary in Helena Valley Southeast?

The average RN salary in Helena Valley Southeast is $96,889 per year. This is 3.5% above the U.S. RN median of $93,600 and provides local nurses with a higher nominal wage; Helena Valley Southeast's population is 9,316, reflecting a smaller labor market context.

How many hospitals are in Helena Valley Southeast?

There are 0 hospitals located within Helena Valley Southeast. Nurses in Helena Valley Southeast typically access care facilities in nearby Helena; for regional care, top hospitals commonly serving the area include St. Peter's Health and Helena VA Healthcare, located outside the 9,316-resident community.

What is the cost of living in Helena Valley Southeast?

Helena Valley Southeast has a Cost of Living Index of 98.8, which is slightly below the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs in the area tend to be modest compared with national figures, contributing to the adjusted purchasing power reported for local nurses and residents.

Is Helena Valley Southeast a good place for nurses?

Helena Valley Southeast can be a good fit for nurses seeking slightly higher pay and lower living costs. RNs earn $96,889 here (3.5% above the U.S. median) while the Cost of Living index is 98.8, and the small population of 9,316 supports a quieter lifestyle near Helena-area clinical centers.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Helena Valley Southeast?

The adjusted salary (purchasing power) for Helena Valley Southeast is $98,066 after accounting for the Cost of Living index of 98.8. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, this adjusted figure suggests local nurses in Helena Valley Southeast have slightly stronger buying power than the unadjusted national median.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Helena Valley Southeast?

Yes — Montana is an NLC state, so nurses with a multistate compact license can practice in Helena Valley Southeast under compact privileges. That means a nurse holding a current multistate license can work in Helena Valley Southeast without obtaining a separate Montana single-state license.

Nursing in Helena Valley Southeast, MT

Practical guide to nursing in Helena Valley Southeast, MT — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.