Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$20.52/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Columbia, MO is $20.52 per hour. This is 66% lower than the Missouri average of $34.10.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$20.52/hour

Columbia, MO

54% lower than the US average.

$34.10/hour

Missouri

7% higher than the US average.

$31.58/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Missouri

$19/hour

This is 8% lower than the Columbia average of $20.52.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 10% higher than the Columbia average of $20.52.

Belleville, Illinois

$23/hour

This is 10% higher than the Columbia average of $20.52.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Columbia?

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $30 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($20). For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Phoenix Home Care & Hospice pays 46% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	$30	$30
Perm Staff Jobs	$20	$20

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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