How much does a nursing assistant make in Missouri?
$37,680a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Missouri. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,350Median: $37,680Highest 10%: $45,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | $15.07 | |
| 25th | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| Median | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $45,260 | $21.76 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $41,290 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,710 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,650 |
| Springfield, MO | $36,180 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,080 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,900 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
| 43. Florida | $37,510 |
| 44. Texas | $37,500 |
| 45. South Carolina | $37,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $18.12 ($37,680 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $37,680 against $42,260 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Missouri rank for nursing assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays nursing assistants the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $41,290 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.