Nurse Practitioners Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $124,850 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.03
10th percentile $96,700
90th percentile $149,910
Employed locally 130
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,700
    25th
    $102,760
    50th (median)
    $124,850
    75th
    $130,580
    90th
    $149,910

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 172% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 72% 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 Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050
    Pharmacists $127,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Jefferson City, MO is $60.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.65 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Jefferson City, MO is 3.4% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $96,700 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,760.