Nurse Practitioners Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $116,250 -10% vs national
Median hourly $55.89
10th percentile $99,230
90th percentile $154,500
Employed locally 310
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,230
    25th
    $106,550
    50th (median)
    $116,250
    75th
    $129,440
    90th
    $154,500

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,030
    Pharmacists $135,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Central Missouri is $55.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.41 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Central Missouri is 10% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,230 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,550.