Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO
$75k–$154k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Missouri
102 open roles with published pay from 14 employers in Missouri, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 120hospitals in the CMS directory
- 102roles with published pay
- $38.46median pay per hour
- $20–$56typical published range
- 14employers hiring
RN postings in Missouri carry a median of $46.61 per hour (about $96,949 a year), −3% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #14 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 120 hospitals in Missouri across 87 cities, 106 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 33 of the 79 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Missouri
Pay by profession for Missouri, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $34–$60 | $46.61 | $96,938 | −3% | 22 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $17–$24 | $20.88 | $43,430 | −5% | 17 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$25 | $21.09 | $43,867 | −8% | 6 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $22–$38 | $29.79 | $61,963 | −6% | 5 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $33–$43 | $38.46 | $79,997 | −22% | 5 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $35–$72 | $51 | $106,080 | −15% | 5 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $50–$60 | $57.50 | $119,600 | +6% | 5 postings |
| Registered Dietitian | $29–$48 | $40.81 | $84,895 | +7% | 4 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $30–$63 | $43.77 | $91,042 | +2% | 4 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $17–$27 | $21.49 | $44,699 | −17% | 3 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $24–$31 | $30.05 | $62,504 | +31% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $27–$34 | $30 | $62,400 | −9% | 64 wage offers in federal filings |
| Dentist | $84–$120 | $96.15 | $199,992 | +8% | 26 wage offers in federal filings |
| Occupational Therapist | $25–$31 | $27.34 | $56,867 | −25% | 4 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Missouri
102 roles with published pay (97 permanent, 5 per diem). 79 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Springfield, MO
$72k–$149k/ year
New this week
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PermanentPosted today
Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness)
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command · Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$90k–$116k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Dietitian (Holistic Health and Fitness)
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command · Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$90k–$116k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO
$54k–$86k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$50k–$66k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO
$75k–$154k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
Float Pool Intermittent Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$76k–$137k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Leader/Accreditation Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$73k–$131k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - PACT
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$125k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Community Nursing Home (CNH) Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$120k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
RN: Cardiac ICU - Weekend Nights
University of Missouri Health Care · Columbia, MO
$34.46–$51.02/ hour
New this week
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Who is hiring in Missouri
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 23 | $53.06 | RN (8), Nurse Leader (3) |
| Select Medical | 23 | $38.46 | RN (9), CNA (5) |
| Aspen Dental | 20 | $23 | Dental Assistant (12), Hygienist (4) |
| University of Missouri Health Care | 14 | $29.08 | LPN / LVN (3), Medical Assistant (3) |
| Amedisys | 4 | $34.78 | Social Worker (2), RN (1) |
| Smile Brands | 4 | $40.50 | Front Office (1), Hygienist (1) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $47.79 | Rad Tech (1), Nurse Leader (1) |
| PDS Health | 3 | $18.88 | Dental Assistant (3) |
| U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command | 2 | $49.49 | OT (1), Dietitian (1) |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $33.50 | RN (1), Biller (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Missouri
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 6 | $28.74 | PT (3), OT (3) |
| CoxHealth | 6 | $44.51 | Lab Scientist (5), Pharmacist (1) |
| Lake Regional Health System | 6 | $33.41 | Lab Scientist (6) |
| The Skaggs Community Hospital Association d/b/a Cox Medical Center Branson | 5 | $31.43 | Lab Scientist (5) |
| Compass Health, Inc. | 5 | $97.36 | Dentist (5) |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | 3 | $36.21 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Mosaic Health System | 3 | $33.71 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. | 3 | $32.55 | Lab Scientist (3) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Missouri
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15 | $46 | RN |
| Columbia | 15 | $28.37 | RN |
| Kansas City | 14 | $47.92 | RN |
| St. Louis | 7 | $48.02 | RN |
| St. Charles | 6 | $29.77 | Dental Assistant |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 5 | $49.49 | OT |
| Springfield | 4 | $31.31 | Nurse Leader |
| Saint Charles | 4 | $41.40 | RT |
| Jefferson City | 4 | $33.44 | LPN / LVN |
| Bridgeton | 3 | $29.50 | Dental Assistant |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Missouri
How Missouri's hospital market is built.
- 120hospitals listed by CMS
- 105with emergency services
- 51Birthing-Friendly designated
- 33rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 67
- Critical access: 35
- Psychiatric: 13
- Children's: 4
- Other: 1
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 66
- Government and federal: 38
- For-profit: 16
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 10 | 4 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 4 |
| Springfield | 4 | 0 |
| Columbia | 4 | 2 |
| Cape Girardeau | 3 | 0 |
| Joplin | 2 | 0 |
| Saint Charles | 2 | 0 |
| Saint Joseph | 2 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Creve Coeur · 5 of 5 stars
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Saint Louis · 5 of 5 stars
- Saint Lukes North Hospital, Kansas City · 5 of 5 stars
- St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center, St. Louis · 5 of 5 stars
- St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City, Kansas City · 5 of 5 stars
- Barnes Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis · 4 of 5 stars
- Boone Hospital Center, Columbia · 4 of 5 stars
- Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia · 4 of 5 stars
- Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville · 4 of 5 stars
- Christian Hospital Northeast, Saint Louis · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Missouri with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Missouri
What the compact means here
Missouri is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Missouri without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Missouri, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Missouri on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Missouri, you apply for a Missouri license as your new home state. Ask the Missouri board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Missouri license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Missouri requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Missouri board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Missouri
Missouri taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Missouri
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Missouri. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Missouri
- Hannah Schultz, Clinical Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Missouri line might also look.
| State | Compact | Wage tax | RN median / hr | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Compact state | Applies | $39.73 | 61 |
| Illinois | Not in compact | Applies | $42.69 | 1,401 |
| Iowa | Compact state | Applies | $44.10 | 65 |
| Kansas | Compact state | Applies | $40.21 | 49 |
| Kentucky | Compact state | Applies | $36.75 | 158 |
| Nebraska | Compact state | Applies | $44.10 | 166 |
| Oklahoma | Compact state | Applies | $38.11 | 66 |
| Tennessee | Compact state | None | $40.77 | 162 |
Common questions
Is Missouri a compact nursing state?
Missouri is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Missouri without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Missouri, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Missouri?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Missouri board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Missouri tax wages?
Yes. Missouri taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Missouri?
The median RN pay is $46.61 per hour, about $96,949 a year, based on 22 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $34 to $62 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Missouri?
CMS lists 120 hospitals in Missouri, 106 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Missouri?
14 employers published roles with pay in Missouri, led by Veterans Health Administration with 23. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Missouri?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Missouri. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
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- 3Roles open for you right now
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Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your RN pay reportMissouri · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.