MO · O'Fallon · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in O'Fallon, MO

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the O'Fallon area centers on $30.07 per hour, or about $62,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.02 and the upper quarter over $34.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in O'Fallon. That ranks 126th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 144th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near O'Fallon and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted today

Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO

$54k–$86k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888987300
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in O'Fallon, MO

The metro median is 6% above the Missouri statewide median of $28.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 4,860 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the St. Louis metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.30$50,54019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.02$58,2807% below U.S. median
Median$30.07$62,540in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$34.68$72,13016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.59$78,19025% above U.S. median

How O'Fallon ranks

  • 126th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 144th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 Missouri metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in O'Fallon

  • Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.07 median hour buys what $31.62 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your O'Fallon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,083
  • Per year: $54,126
  • Per month: $4,510

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Louis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in O'Fallon

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in O'Fallon

CMS lists 1 hospital in O'Fallon, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Progress West Hospital
Ofallon, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in St. Charles County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Charles County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
St. Peters, MO6 mi$30.07/hr61,398
St. Charles, MO11 mi$30.07/hr72,458
Columbia, MO87 mi$28.70/hr130,900
Springfield, IL90 mi$27.86/hr112,949
Decatur, IL121 mi$30.97/hr68,763
Peoria, IL148 mi$31.06/hr111,696

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Missouri · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Missouri

Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Missouri license by endorsement.

Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Missouri state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in O'Fallon

O'Fallon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in O'Fallon, MO?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $30.07 per hour, about $62,540 a year. The middle half earn between $28.02 and $34.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is O'Fallon a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

St. Louis ranks 144th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in O'Fallon?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near O'Fallon.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in O'Fallon as a licensed practical nurse?

Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Missouri license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is O'Fallon in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Charles County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in O'Fallon?

The federal per diem benchmark in O'Fallon is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationSaint Louis, MO · 2 postings$32.19/ hr$24–$41
  • University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · 3 postings$28.37/ hr$22–$36
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51

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2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$29.79High$39

5 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Missouri, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical NursePermanent
    $54k–$86k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO · posted today
  2. LPN: Outpatient Clinics - Multiple Locations!Permanent
    $22.14–$34.59/ hour
    University of Missouri Health Care · Columbia, MO · posted today

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