How much does a registered nurse make in Missouri?
$81,780a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Missouri. That is $39.32 an hour or $6,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.32
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 76,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,230Median: $81,780Highest 10%: $104,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,230 | $30.40 | |
| 25th | $76,050 | $36.56 | |
| Median | $81,780 | $39.32 | |
| 75th | $98,560 | $47.38 | |
| 90th | $104,400 | $50.19 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jefferson City, MO | $85,010 |
| Columbia, MO | $84,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,180 |
| Kansas City, MO | $83,040 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $82,640 |
| Springfield, MO | $79,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $77,240 |
| Joplin, MO | $74,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 37. Oklahoma | $82,920 |
| 38. Ohio | $82,510 |
| 39. South Carolina | $82,360 |
| 40. Missouri | $81,780 |
| 41. Tennessee | $81,500 |
| 42. Kentucky | $81,040 |
| 43. North Dakota | $80,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $39.32 ($81,780 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $81,780 against $97,550 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Missouri rank for registered nurse pay?
Missouri ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays registered nurses the most?
Jefferson City, MO, with a median of $85,010 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.