Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Missouri earn a median salary of $57,253 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.2% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 16,870 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $51,420 to $62,700 depending on location.
$57,253
Avg median salary in Missouri
$62,700
Highest paying metro
$51,420
Lowest paying metro
16,870
Employed in Missouri
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inLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $62,700 | $58,580 | $68,990 | 4,460 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,540 | $58,280 | $72,140 | 4,860 |
| Columbia, MO | $59,700 | $51,160 | $63,440 | 730 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $58,040 | $49,730 | $61,120 | 220 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $57,840 | $47,380 | $60,880 | 350 |
| Springfield, MO | $57,800 | $50,680 | $61,150 | 1,240 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,050 | $49,350 | $59,250 | 340 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $56,800 | $49,180 | $61,110 | 380 |
| Southeast Missouri | $56,100 | $47,690 | $59,860 | 1,650 |
| Central Missouri | $55,250 | $48,020 | $59,330 | 1,170 |
| Southwest Missouri | $51,800 | $48,640 | $58,140 | 360 |
| North Missouri | $51,420 | $46,710 | $59,470 | 1,110 |