What is the average RN salary in Laurel?

The average RN salary in Laurel is $86,090. This figure is 8% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and is specific to Laurel, MT (population 7,164). The local average contrasts with the national median cited by the BLS and reflects regional pay patterns.

How many hospitals are in Laurel?

There are 0 hospitals in Laurel. Within city limits Laurel has no acute care or critical access hospitals listed, so nurses in Laurel commonly reference nearby Billings-area hospitals for inpatient care employment and referrals.

What is the cost of living in Laurel?

The cost of living index in Laurel is 97.5, which is below the U.S. average of 100. Housing is typically the largest local expense; Laurel's index suggests slightly lower housing costs versus national averages, supporting modestly reduced monthly rent or mortgage expectations.

Is Laurel a good place for nurses?

Laurel may be challenging for hospital-based nurses because there are 0 hospitals in the city; many nurses commute to nearby Billings facilities. Quality-of-life factors include 320 sunny days per year and a population of 7,164, while RN average pay is $86,090 and COL index is 97.5.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Laurel?

The adjusted purchasing power for RNs in Laurel is $88,297 as provided. Using the COL index of 97.5 and the city average salary of $86,090, that adjusted figure reflects what the Laurel salary effectively buys versus a U.S. baseline, distinct from the national median of $93,600.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Laurel?

Yes — Montana participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so multistate license holders may practice in Laurel using their compact privileges. This allows nurses licensed under another NLC state to work in Laurel without obtaining a separate Montana single-state license.

Nursing in Laurel, MT

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