Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $66,540 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.99
10th percentile $55,830
90th percentile $85,200
Employed locally 1,240
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,830
    25th
    $65,820
    50th (median)
    $66,540
    75th
    $78,290
    90th
    $85,200

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,640
    Nurse Practitioners$101,700
    Pharmacists$142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,230
    Veterinarians$126,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Missouri is $31.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Missouri is 28.9% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $55,830 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,820.