Per diemPosted 17 days ago
Nurse Practitioner, Hospice PRN
AccentCare · St. Louis, MO
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in St. Louis, MO
Pay for nurse practitioners in the St. Louis area centers on $62.21 per hour, or about $129,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $54.68 and the upper quarter over $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 11 hospitals in St. Louis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Louis.
- $62.21median pay per hour, St. Louis
- $55–$72typical range per hour
- 3,360nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Nurse Practitioner pay in St. Louis, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.44 | $96,600 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $54.68 | $113,730 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.21 | $129,390 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.11 | $149,990 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $73.02 | $151,880 | 18% above U.S. median |
How St. Louis 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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- 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis
| Item | Federal 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).
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Advanced Practice Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
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Hospitals in St. Louis
CMS lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis, 5 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center St. Louis, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Saint Louis, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in St. Louis city
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis city (2 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant, MO | 12 mi | $62.21/hr | 51,290 |
| St. Charles, MO | 18 mi | $62.21/hr | 72,458 |
| Springfield, IL | 86 mi | $60.34/hr | 112,949 |
| Decatur, IL | 110 mi | $56.23/hr | 68,763 |
| Columbia, MO | 114 mi | $52.82/hr | 130,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | 144 mi | $62.15/hr | 79,232 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in St. Louis, 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
CMS lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis, 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis city. 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 St. Louis?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Louis 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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