Nurse Practitioners Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $101,700 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.89
10th percentile $92,350
90th percentile $141,620
Employed locally 180
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,350
    25th
    $96,920
    50th (median)
    $101,700
    75th
    $131,570
    90th
    $141,620

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230
    Veterinarians $126,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Missouri is $48.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Southwest Missouri is 21.3% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $92,350 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,920.