Registered Nurse salary in Missouri
Registered Nurses in Missouri earn a median of $38.35 per hour, about $79,770 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $32.13 and $44.57 per hour. The highest median among Missouri metro areas is in Kansas City, MO-KS, at $39.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.35median pay per hour
- $79,770median pay per year
- 74,270registered nurses employed in Missouri
- #41of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Missouri: percentiles
| Level | Missouri per hour | Missouri per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.13 | $58,510 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $32.13 | $66,830 | $37.79 |
| Median | $38.35 | $79,770 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $44.57 | $92,710 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $49.59 | $103,150 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Missouri
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Missouri median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $39.73 | $82,630 | 28,180 | 4% above | $42.93 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $39.69 | $82,560 | 33,660 | 3% above | $41.74 |
| Columbia, MO | $39.12 | $81,370 | 3,640 | 2% above | $43.74 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $38.22 | $79,490 | 1,520 | in line with | $44.40 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36.50 | $75,930 | 1,450 | 5% below | $41.49 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $35.94 | $74,750 | 1,280 | 6% below | $41.61 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $35.19 | $73,190 | 2,470 | 8% below | $41.05 |
| Springfield, MO | $31.98 | $66,530 | 7,450 | 17% below | $36.10 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Missouri
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $37.08 | $77,130 | 3% below Missouri |
| Illinois | $41.54 | $86,410 | 8% above Missouri |
| Iowa | $37.00 | $76,960 | 4% below Missouri |
| Kansas | $37.53 | $78,060 | 2% below Missouri |
| Kentucky | $38.42 | $79,910 | in line with Missouri |
| Nebraska | $38.95 | $81,020 | 2% above Missouri |
| Oklahoma | $39.02 | $81,160 | 2% above Missouri |
| Tennessee | $38.00 | $79,030 | 1% below Missouri |
What employers are posting in Missouri
- 22roles with published pay
- $46.61median pay per hour
- $34–$60typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 9 | $46 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 8 | $52.14 |
| University of Missouri Health Care | 2 | $39.56 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $41.50 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $47.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $36.06 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 22 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Missouri?
The median is $38.35 per hour, about $79,770 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $28.13 and the top 10% earn over $49.59 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Missouri city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Missouri metro areas, Kansas City, MO-KS has the highest median at $39.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Missouri rank for registered nurse pay?
Missouri ranks 41st of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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- Veterans Health AdministrationKansas City, MO · 8 postings$52.14/ hr$33–$76
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