MO · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in Columbia, MO

Columbia, Missouri: 15 open roles with published pay from 3 employers; 4 hospitals in the CMS directory. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near Columbia.

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What healthcare pays in Columbia

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPostings
Registered Nurse$32–$59$42.743
Licensed Practical Nurse$22–$36$29.082
Medical Assistant$17–$28$21.982
Dental Assistant$20–$26$22.502

Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.

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Who is hiring in Columbia

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hr
University of Missouri Health Care11$29.79
Veterans Health Administration2$39.25
Aspen Dental2$22.50

Hospitals in Columbia

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Boone Hospital Center
1600 E Broadway, 65201		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Columbia Mo Va Medical Center
800 Hospital Dr, 65201		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
University Of Missouri Health Care
One Hospital Drive, 65212		Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Centerpointe Hospital Of Columbia
1201 International Drive, 65202		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

License and tax basics

Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another compact state covers work in Columbia. 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.

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Jobs and pay by profession in Columbia

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Common questions

How much do healthcare workers make in Columbia?

Across 15 postings with published pay in Columbia, the median is $28.37 per hour, and typical ranges run from $17 to $47.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Columbia?

Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another compact state covers work in Columbia. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place staff in Columbia?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Columbia and across Missouri. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Columbia.

How many hospitals are in Columbia?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbia, Missouri.

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Your RN pay reportColumbia, MO · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · 2 postings$39.56/ hr$30–$51
  • Veterans Health AdministrationKansas City, MO · 8 postings$52.14/ hr$33–$76
  • Select MedicalSaint Louis, MO · 9 postings$46.00/ hr$34–$56
  • 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

  1. Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPer diem
    $75k–$154k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Mental HealthPermanent
    $75k–$154k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Saint Louis, MO · posted today

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