Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Missouri
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Missouri earn a median of $61,530 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,700
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,580; the top 10% earn over $77,120. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Registered Nurses$81,780 median in Missouri
- Critical Care Nurses$81,780 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$81,780 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$40,440 median in Missouri
- Midwives$86,110 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$130,220 median in Missouri
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Missouri
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Missouri?
The median is $61,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,580 and the top 10% earn over $77,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.