Nurse Practitioners Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $109,870 -15% vs national
Median hourly $52.82
10th percentile $86,560
90th percentile $146,150
Employed locally 250
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,560
    25th
    $109,870
    50th (median)
    $109,870
    75th
    $128,540
    90th
    $146,150

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 158% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 58% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Modesto, CA $164,790
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,010
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $137,990

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,370
    Family Medicine Physicians $67,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Psychiatric Technicians $41,650
    Pharmacists $134,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Columbia, MO is $52.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.99 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Columbia, MO is 15% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $86,560 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,870.