Nursing Assistants Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Nursing Assistants in Missouri earn a median salary of $36,376 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 42,380 nursing assistants are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $34,300 to $40,120 depending on location.
$36,376
Avg median salary in Missouri
$40,120
Highest paying metro
$34,300
Lowest paying metro
42,380
Employed in Missouri
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | $40,120 | $35,890 | $40,120 | 1,900 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $39,130 | $36,930 | $44,960 | 13,040 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38,820 | $36,520 | $43,560 | 14,360 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $36,390 | $34,580 | $41,040 | 730 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35,700 | $32,670 | $36,580 | 630 |
| Southeast Missouri | $35,640 | $29,830 | $37,420 | 2,900 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,590 | $33,980 | $39,530 | 2,700 |
| North Missouri | $35,480 | $30,050 | $37,160 | 1,590 |
| Central Missouri | $35,420 | $31,790 | $37,150 | 1,920 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,260 | $32,330 | $37,890 | 590 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $34,660 | $31,420 | $36,590 | 1,110 |
| Southwest Missouri | $34,300 | $30,740 | $37,160 | 910 |