Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Apprenticeships in Montana
Montana has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training licensed practical nurse (lpn)s. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
13
Union / joint programs
0
Median licensed practical nurse (lpn) wage
$59,750
Montana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+15.4%
190 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Medical Center | Big Sandy | Single Employer |
| Bitterroot Health | Hamilton | Single Employer |
| Community Healthcare Inc. | Great Falls | Single Employer |
| Community Health Partners | Livingston | Single Employer |
| Helena Indian Alliance | Helena | Single Employer |
| Hospice of Montana | Bozeman | Single Employer |
| Montana Health Network | Miles City | Multiple Employer |
| Rocky Boy Health Center | Box Elder | Single Employer |
| St. Johns United Center for Generations Daycare | Billings | Single Employer |
| St. Johns United Nursing Apprentice Fellowship | Billings | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s Earn in Montana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,750
- Average annual wage: $58,710
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s employed statewide: 1,630
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +15.4%
- Average openings per year: 190
- Employment: 1,950 → 2,250
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Montana Licensing for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of Nursing · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.