How much does a nurse practitioner make in Missouri?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Missouri. That is $62.47 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.47
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,700Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $162,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 25th | $119,900 | $57.65 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.47 | |
| 75th | $144,600 | $69.54 | |
| 90th | $162,100 | $77.91 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $131,600 |
| Kansas City, MO | $130,800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $130,000 |
| Columbia, MO | $128,900 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $128,700 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $128,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $126,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $125,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 32. Iowa | $130,200 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $130,100 |
| 34. North Dakota | $130,100 |
| 35. Missouri | $129,900 |
| 36. Florida | $129,500 |
| 37. Georgia | $129,400 |
| 38. North Carolina | $129,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $62.47 ($129,900 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $129,900 against $132,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Missouri rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Missouri ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays nurse practitioners the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $131,600 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.