Nursing Assistants Salary in Missouri
Nursing Assistants in Missouri earn a median of $37,680 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,050
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,350; the top 10% earn over $45,260. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
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- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,530 median in Missouri
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,070 median in Missouri
- Occupational Therapy Aides$38,890 median in Missouri
- Physical Therapist Aides$29,250 median in Missouri
- Registered Nurses$81,780 median in Missouri
- Orderlies$35,620 median in Missouri
Nursing Assistants pay in Missouri
How much do nursing assistants make in Missouri?
The median is $37,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,350 and the top 10% earn over $45,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.