Is Montana in the PA Compact?
Montana is listed by the PA Compact as a member state (as of August 28, 2026). Check pacompact.org for current status; this page is not updated automatically.
Montana and the PA Licensure Compact
Montana is listed by the PA Compact as a member state (as of August 28, 2026). Per the PA Compact, no states were issuing privileges yet at that date.
PA Compact facts
- PA Compact status
- Listed by the PA Compact as a member state (as of August 28, 2026)
- Privileges
- Per the PA Compact, no states were issuing privileges yet at that date
Check pacompact.org for current status; this page is not updated automatically.
What a PA should do for Montana
- Keep your home-state license in good standing.
- Confirm current requirements with the Montana licensing board.
- Check pacompact.org for current compact status.
The FSMB directory is only a starting point for finding a board: it lists medical boards, so PAs should confirm which board licenses PAs in that state.
In this state, in context
BLS OEWS May 2025 annual mean employee wages — physicians, all other: $385,010; nurse practitioners: $135,290; physician assistants: $140,800. The physician row is the broad “physicians, all other” category, not an average for all physicians or a particular specialty. These are employee wage estimates, not total compensation or contract rates.
Montana physicians, all other pay · Montana nurse practitioners pay · Montana physician assistants pay · Montana nurse anesthetists pay
Decision checklist for Montana
- Before planning work in Montana, distinguish joining the compact from opening its privilege process.
- Verify that the license you propose to use is valid and unencumbered.
- Review the destination state’s practice rules with the board rather than importing your home-state rules.
The hub’s dated statement says no states were actively issuing privileges yet. Confirm current availability rather than treating a member listing as a permission to start.
Find your state board (FSMB directory) — this directory lists medical boards; confirm which board licenses PAs.
Neighbors
2 of the 4 bordering states are PA Compact members: North Dakota, South Dakota.
- Idaho — not listed as a member.
- North Dakota — member.
- South Dakota — member.
- Wyoming — not listed as a member.
The count is the number of named qualifying neighbors out of all listed land/river neighbors. Open-water-only and point-only contacts are excluded; a neighboring status does not grant practice authority here.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Can a PA practice in Montana on a compact privilege now?
Per the PA Compact, no states were issuing privileges yet as of August 28, 2026. Confirm with the Montana licensing board.
Which rules apply when practicing in Montana on a privilege?
PAs using a privilege must follow the laws and regulations of the state where they practice, in this case Montana.
How many neighbors of Montana are PA Compact members?
2 of the 4 bordering states are PA Compact members: North Dakota, South Dakota.
Can the Montana wage links establish permission to practice?
No. The linked BLS state wage estimates describe employee wages, not licensing, compact privileges or prescribing authority. Confirm the Montana board’s requirements separately.