Nurse Practitioners pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for nurse practitioners is $63.26 an hour ($131,580 a year). About 3,430 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($132,300). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($129,930).
Pay range for nurse practitioners in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.09 | $108,340 |
| 25% of workers | $61.28 | $127,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.26 | $131,580 |
| 75% of workers | $74.28 | $154,500 |
| 90% of workers | $78.98 | $164,280 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis (this page) | $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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $83,180 |
| Paramedics | $63,050 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $76,830 |
| Physician Assistants | $136,120 |
| Pharmacists | $138,530 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,600 |
| Occupational Therapists | $95,770 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $86,480 |
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