Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Missouri
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,530$29.58 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$56,280 – $70,230Top 10%: $77,120+
Jobs14,7001.20× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,120 | $31.31 | 5,180 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $64,420 | $30.97 | 4,570 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,050 | $28.39 | 1,690 |
| Springfield, MO | $61,350 | $29.50 | 1,160 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $58,330 | $28.04 | 1,060 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,300 | $28.51 | 1,000 |
| Columbia, MO | $61,670 | $29.65 | 800 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $60,100 | $28.90 | 410 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $58,920 | $28.33 | 400 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $59,000 | $28.36 | 360 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $60,340 | $29.01 | 350 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $60,720 | $29.19 | 290 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Montana · $62,210 Georgia · $62,030 Ohio · $61,950 South Carolina · $61,820 Florida · $61,770 Kansas · $61,760
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Missouri?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Missouri earned a median of $61,530 a year ($29.58 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $56,280 to $70,230.
Where in Missouri do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $65,120.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.