Nurse Practitioners Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $124,260 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.74
10th percentile $96,610
90th percentile $146,840
Employed locally 160
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,610
    25th
    $104,930
    50th (median)
    $124,260
    75th
    $131,700
    90th
    $146,840

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 207% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 107% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$73,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,550
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,100
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,250
    Pharmacists$131,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Joplin, MO-KS is $59.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.22 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 3.8% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $96,610 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,930.