Registered Nurses pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for registered nurses is $39.32 an hour ($81,780 a year). About 76,310 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Missouri ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.40 | $63,230 |
| 25% of workers | $36.56 | $76,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.32 | $81,780 |
| 75% of workers | $47.39 | $98,560 |
| 90% of workers | $50.19 | $104,390 |
Registered Nurses pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | $85,010 | 1,910 |
| Columbia | $84,330 | 3,680 |
| St. Louis | $83,180 | 35,200 |
| Kansas City | $83,040 | 29,650 |
| Cape Girardeau | $82,640 | 1,470 |
| Springfield | $79,370 | 6,820 |
| St. Joseph | $77,240 | 1,490 |
| Joplin | $74,930 | 2,670 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,530 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,930 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 |
| Paramedics | $59,180 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,160 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,130 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $242,630 |
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