Average Registered Nurse Salary in Missouri

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Registered Nurse in Missouri earns $85,800 per year, which is below the national average of $89,010. This translates to approximately $41.25 per hour, $3,300 biweekly, or $7,150 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Missouri is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$64,400	$30.96
Average (50th)	$85,800	$41.25
Experienced (75th)	$98,700	$47.44
Top Earners (90th)	$111,500	$53.61

Registered Nurse Salary by City in Missouri

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Kansas City	$92,700	$7,725/mo
St. Louis	$87,500	$7,292/mo
Springfield	$84,100	$7,008/mo
Columbia	$81,500	$6,792/mo
Independence	$79,800	$6,650/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2%-4.95% (10 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$12.30/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Missouri

Major employers hiring Registered Nurses in Missouri include Cerner, Emerson Electric, Edward Jones, Centene, and BJC HealthCare. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

Calculate Your Missouri Take-Home Pay

Want to see your actual paycheck after taxes? Use our free Missouri Take-Home Pay Calculator to see exactly how much you'll take home based on your salary, filing status, and deductions.