MO · Joplin · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Joplin, MO

Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 259th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Joplin. The free report below lists employers near Joplin and what they pay.

Telehealth / Triage 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.69$59,68036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.89$62,17034% below U.S. median
Median$35.19$73,19022% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.93$85,1309% below U.S. median
Top 10%$44.57$92,7101% 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

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.

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.

Hospitals in Joplin

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Joplin.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Freeman Health System - Freeman West
Joplin, MO
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, MO
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes

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
Bentonville, AR52 mi$39.50/hr61,791
Rogers, AR56 mi$39.50/hr75,639
Springdale, AR64 mi$39.50/hr89,368
Springfield, MO67 mi$31.98/hr170,596
Fayetteville, AR72 mi$39.50/hr103,134
Broken Arrow, OK101 mi$39.48/hr122,756

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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

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Common questions

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

Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Joplin ranks 259th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 356th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage 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 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Joplin?

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