Registered Nurse salary in Missouri
The median registered nurse in Missouri earns $38.35 an hour, or $79,770 a year. That’s $6.65 below the national median, ranking #42 of 51.
- Median hourly$38.35
- Median yearly$79,770
- Bottom 10% earn under$28.13/hr
- Top 10% earn over$49.59/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$39.40
- RNs employed74,270
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Missouri, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Missouri
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28.38/hr | $59,030/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17.87/hr | $37,170/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $60.75/hr | $126,370/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Missouri
- Registered Nurse- InformaticistVeterans Health AdministrationJefferson Barracks, MO$75k–$154k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Nurse (Occupational Health)U.S. Army Corps of EngineersKansas City, MO$76k–$99k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 14, 2026
- Registered Nurse - Med Surg TelemetryVeterans Health AdministrationSaint Louis, MO$80k–$156k/yrRNMed-surgPer diem / PRNCloses Nov 12, 2026
- Clinical Care Nurse (RN)CenterWell (Humana)Kansas City, MO$71k–$98k/yrRNFull-time
- Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct HireBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemMultiple locations (105)$50k–$122k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)St Louis, MO$49–$69/hrRNFull-time