Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: Columbia, MO

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Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary

$20.52/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in Columbia, MO is $20.52 per hour. This is 68% lower than the Missouri average of $34.41.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Surgical LPN salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$20.52/hour

Columbia, MO

54% lower than the US average.

$34.41/hour

Missouri

8% higher than the US average.

$31.62/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Jefferson City, Missouri

$19/hour

This is 9% lower than the Columbia average of $20.52.

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.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Medical Sugical LPNs?

Saint Louis, Missouri and Chesterfield, Missouri pay Medical Surgical LPNs the most, both averaging $23 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri and Chesterfield, Missouri pay 11% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$23	$29
Chesterfield, Missouri	$23	$29

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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