MO · Columbia · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Columbia, MO

The median telehealth / triage nurse pay in the Columbia area is $39.12 per hour ($81,370 a year), with the typical range running from $31.98 to $45.03. That ranks 206th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 137th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Columbia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Columbia.

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Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Columbia, MO

The metro median is 2% above the Missouri statewide median of $38.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,640 registered nurses employed in the Columbia metro area, 34.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.62).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.65$59,59036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.98$66,52029% below U.S. median
Median$39.12$81,37013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.03$93,660in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$49.33$102,61010% above U.S. median

How Columbia ranks

  • 206th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 137th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Missouri metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

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.

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What your pay buys in Columbia

  • Overall prices in Columbia run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.12 median hour buys what $43.74 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

Estimate your Columbia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,408
  • Per year: $70,416
  • Per month: $5,868

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

Hospitals in Columbia

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbia.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Columbia Mo Va Medical Center
Columbia, MO
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
University Of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, MO
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Centerpointe Hospital Of Columbia
Columbia, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
O'Fallon, MO87 mi$39.69/hr95,355
St. Peters, MO93 mi$39.69/hr61,398
St. Charles, MO98 mi$39.69/hr72,458
Blue Springs, MO104 mi$39.73/hr61,246
Florissant, MO108 mi$39.69/hr51,290
Independence, MO109 mi$39.73/hr121,629

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Missouri · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Missouri

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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 Columbia

Columbia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Columbia, MO?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Columbia metro area have a median pay of $39.12 per hour, about $81,370 a year. The middle half earn between $31.98 and $45.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Columbia a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Columbia ranks 137th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 206th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Columbia?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbia, led by Boone Hospital Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Columbia as a telehealth / triage 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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Low$34Median$46.97High$57

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