Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO
$75k–$154k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Joplin, MO
Registered Nurses in the Joplin area earn a median of $35.19 per hour, about $73,190 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.89 and $40.93. That ranks 356th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 259th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Joplin. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Joplin.
- $35.19median pay per hour, Joplin
- $30–$41typical range per hour
- 2,470registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Nurse pay in Joplin, MO
The metro median is 8% below the Missouri statewide median of $38.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,470 registered nurses employed in the Joplin metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.69 | $59,680 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.89 | $62,170 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.19 | $73,190 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.93 | $85,130 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.57 | $92,710 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Joplin ranks
- 356th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 259th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Missouri metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Joplin
- Overall prices in Joplin run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 46% below the U.S. average (index 54.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.19 median hour buys what $41.05 buys at the national price level, 9% below 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,267
- Per year: $63,342
- Per month: $5,278
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Joplin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Joplin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Registered Nurse roles in Missouri
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Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO
$75k–$154k/ year
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Per diemPosted today
Float Pool Intermittent Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$76k–$137k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - PACT
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$125k/ year
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Registered Nurse - Community Nursing Home (CNH) Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$120k/ year
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RN: Cardiac ICU - Weekend Nights
University of Missouri Health Care · Columbia, MO
$34.46–$51.02/ hour
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Hospitals in Joplin
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Joplin, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin Joplin, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jasper County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Jasper County (1 population-group, 3 facility). 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, AR | 52 mi | $39.50/hr | 61,791 |
| Rogers, AR | 56 mi | $39.50/hr | 75,639 |
| Springdale, AR | 64 mi | $39.50/hr | 89,368 |
| Springfield, MO | 67 mi | $31.98/hr | 170,596 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 72 mi | $39.50/hr | 103,134 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 101 mi | $39.48/hr | 122,756 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Joplin, MO?
Registered Nurses in the Joplin metro area have a median pay of $35.19 per hour, about $73,190 a year. The middle half earn between $29.89 and $40.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Joplin a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Joplin ranks 259th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 356th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Joplin?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Joplin, led by Freeman Health System - Freeman West. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Joplin as a registered 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 Joplin in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Jasper 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 Joplin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Joplin is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationKansas City, MO · 8 postings$52.14/ hr$33–$76
- Select MedicalSaint Louis, MO · 9 postings$46.00/ hr$34–$56
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · 2 postings$39.56/ hr$30–$51
- Truman Medical Centers, Inc.Kansas City, MO · 2 wage offers$32.45/ hr$32–$33
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$46.61High$62
22 RN postings with published pay in Missouri, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 22 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPer diem$75k–$154k/ year
- Registered Nurse - Mental HealthPermanent$75k–$154k/ year
+ 20 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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