Acute Care Nurses Salary in Missouri
Acute Care Nurses in Missouri earn a median of $81,780 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 76,310
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,230; the top 10% earn over $104,390. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Missouri
- Critical Care Nurses$81,780 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$81,780 median in Missouri
- Nurse Practitioners$129,930 median in Missouri
- Nurse Midwives$130,220 median in Missouri
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$456,280 median in Missouri
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$227,980 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Missouri
How much do acute care nurses make in Missouri?
The median is $81,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,230 and the top 10% earn over $104,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.