MO · Florissant · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Florissant, MO

Nurse Practitioners in the Florissant area earn a median of $62.21 per hour, about $129,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $54.68 and $72.11. That ranks 126th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 139th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 25 hospitals in the Florissant metro area. The free report below lists employers near Florissant and what they pay.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Florissant, MO

The metro median is 2% above the Missouri statewide median of $60.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 3,360 nurse practitioners employed in the St. Louis metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$46.44$96,60025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$54.68$113,73012% below U.S. median
Median$62.21$129,390in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.11$149,99016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.02$151,88018% above U.S. median

How Florissant ranks

  • 126th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 139th of 336 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, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Florissant

  • 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 $62.21 median hour buys what $65.42 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Florissant paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,240
  • Per year: $111,978
  • Per month: $9,332

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 Florissant

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 nurse practitioner 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).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Missouri

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Florissant as they open.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Advanced Practice Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO

$127k–$186k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887787700
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in the St. Louis area

CMS lists 25 hospitals in the St. Louis area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Christian Hospital Northeast
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
O Fallon, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Washington
Washington, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
Alton, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
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. Louis County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis County (4 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
St. Charles, MO10 mi$62.21/hr72,458
St. Louis, MO12 mi$62.21/hr279,695
Springfield, IL78 mi$60.34/hr112,949
Decatur, IL104 mi$56.23/hr68,763
Columbia, MO108 mi$52.82/hr130,900
Bloomington, IL136 mi$62.15/hr79,232

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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 Florissant

Florissant city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Florissant, MO?

Nurse Practitioners in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $62.21 per hour, about $129,390 a year. The middle half earn between $54.68 and $72.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Florissant a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

St. Louis ranks 139th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Florissant?

CMS lists 25 hospitals in the St. Louis area, led by Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Florissant as a nurse practitioner?

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 Florissant in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis 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 Florissant?

The federal per diem benchmark in Florissant 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

  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • MemorialCareLong Beach, CA · 4 postings$89.59/ hr$70–$109

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Low$52Median$67.39High$89

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  1. Advanced Practice NursePermanent
    $127k–$186k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO · posted 9 days ago

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