How much does a nurse practitioner make in St. Louis?
$131,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $63.26 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.26
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,300Median: $131,600Highest 10%: $164,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,300 | $52.09 | |
| 25th | $127,500 | $61.28 | |
| Median | $131,600 | $63.26 | |
| 75th | $154,500 | $74.28 | |
| 90th | $164,300 | $78.98 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $63.26 ($131,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $131,600 against $132,300 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $129,900, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for nurse practitioner pay?
145 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,300 or more.
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.