Nurse Practitioners Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $122,220 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.76
10th percentile $94,500
90th percentile $149,570
Employed locally 520
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,500
    25th
    $104,630
    50th (median)
    $122,220
    75th
    $134,620
    90th
    $149,570

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 199% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 99% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Springfield, MO is $58.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.54 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Springfield, MO is 5.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $94,500 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,630.