Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Joplin, MO

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$19.53/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Joplin, MO is $19.53 per hour. This is 80% lower than the Missouri average of $35.12.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$19.53/hour

Joplin, MO

74% lower than the US average.

$35.12/hour

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$33.98/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Missouri

$19/hour

This is 2% lower than the Joplin average of $19.53.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 14% higher than the Joplin average of $19.53.

Belleville, Illinois

$23/hour

This is 14% higher than the Joplin average of $19.53.

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

Only Phoenix Home Care & Hospice reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — Phoenix Home Care & Hospice pays 54% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	$30	$30

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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