Nurse Practitioners pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $62.47 an hour ($129,930 a year). About 7,710 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Missouri ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.39 | $100,650 |
| 25% of workers | $57.65 | $119,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.47 | $129,930 |
| 75% of workers | $69.54 | $144,640 |
| 90% of workers | $77.91 | $162,060 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $131,580 | 3,430 |
| Kansas City | $130,760 | 2,730 |
| Cape Girardeau | $130,000 | 200 |
| Columbia | $128,930 | 330 |
| Jefferson City | $128,710 | 130 |
| St. Joseph | $128,710 | 140 |
| Joplin | $126,640 | 230 |
| Springfield | $125,630 | 660 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,780 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 |
| Paramedics | $59,180 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $223,910 |
| Pharmacists | $137,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,310 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,290 |
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