Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,250 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.56
10th percentile $44,860
90th percentile $65,520
Employed locally 1,170
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,860
    25th
    $48,020
    50th (median)
    $55,250
    75th
    $59,330
    90th
    $65,520

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,030
    Pharmacists $135,730
    Nurse Practitioners $116,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Central Missouri is $26.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.48 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Central Missouri is 11.4% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $44,860 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,020.