Nurse Practitioner salary in Missouri
Nurse Practitioners in Missouri earn a median of $60.75 per hour, about $126,370 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $52.01 and $67.65 per hour. The highest median among Missouri metro areas is in St. Joseph, MO-KS, at $63.79 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $60.75median pay per hour
- $126,370median pay per year
- 6,820nurse practitioners employed in Missouri
- #31of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Missouri: percentiles
| Level | Missouri per hour | Missouri per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.43 | $94,490 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $52.01 | $108,180 | $52.86 |
| Median | $60.75 | $126,370 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $67.65 | $140,710 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $72.60 | $151,010 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Missouri
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Missouri median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $63.79 | $132,680 | 120 | 5% above | $73.85 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62.21 | $129,390 | 3,360 | 2% above | $65.42 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61.44 | $127,800 | 2,000 | 1% above | $66.39 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $60.75 | $126,370 | 170 | in line with | $70.58 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $60.03 | $124,850 | 130 | 1% below | $68.24 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $59.74 | $124,260 | 160 | 2% below | $69.69 |
| Springfield, MO | $58.76 | $122,220 | 520 | 3% below | $66.33 |
| Columbia, MO | $52.82 | $109,870 | 250 | 13% below | $59.06 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Missouri
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $54.64 | $113,660 | 10% below Missouri |
| Illinois | $61.84 | $128,620 | 2% above Missouri |
| Iowa | $62.22 | $129,420 | 2% above Missouri |
| Kansas | $59.95 | $124,690 | 1% below Missouri |
| Kentucky | $54.74 | $113,870 | 10% below Missouri |
| Nebraska | $61.50 | $127,930 | 1% above Missouri |
| Oklahoma | $60.90 | $126,670 | in line with Missouri |
| Tennessee | $52.12 | $108,420 | 14% below Missouri |
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Missouri?
The median is $60.75 per hour, about $126,370 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $45.43 and the top 10% earn over $72.60 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Missouri city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Missouri metro areas, St. Joseph, MO-KS has the highest median at $63.79 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Missouri rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Missouri ranks 31st of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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