Registered Nurses Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $75,930 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.50
10th percentile $56,070
90th percentile $92,920
Employed locally 1,450
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,070
    25th
    $63,730
    50th (median)
    $75,930
    75th
    $90,880
    90th
    $92,920

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 105% Median Registered Nurses salary is 5% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Modesto, CA $169,460
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $102,660
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $99,680

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050
    Pharmacists $127,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Jefferson City, MO is $36.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.81 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Jefferson City, MO is 18.9% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $56,070 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,730.