How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Missouri?
$61,530a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Missouri. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.58
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,580Median: $61,530Highest 10%: $77,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| 25th | $56,280 | $27.06 | |
| Median | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 75th | $70,230 | $33.76 | |
| 90th | $77,120 | $37.08 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $65,120 |
| Kansas City, MO | $64,420 |
| Columbia, MO | $61,670 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,350 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $60,720 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $60,340 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,100 |
| Joplin, MO | $58,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 38. South Carolina | $61,820 |
| 39. Florida | $61,770 |
| 40. Kansas | $61,760 |
| 41. Missouri | $61,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $60,460 |
| 43. New Mexico | $59,330 |
| 44. Tennessee | $58,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.58 ($61,530 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $61,530 against $64,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Missouri rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $65,120 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.