Registered Nurses Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $78,210 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.60
10th percentile $55,690
90th percentile $101,500
Employed locally 2,750
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,690
    25th
    $63,980
    50th (median)
    $78,210
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $101,500

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,030
    Pharmacists $135,730
    Nurse Practitioners $116,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Central Missouri is $37.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Central Missouri is 16.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $55,690 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,980.