Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary

$18.89/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in Jefferson City, MO is $18.89 per hour. This is 82% lower than the Missouri average of $34.41.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$18.89/hour

Jefferson City, MO

67% 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 Jefferson City Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$21/hour

This is 8% higher than the Jefferson City average of $18.89.

Springfield, Missouri

$19/hour

This is 1% higher than the Jefferson City average of $18.89.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 17% higher than the Jefferson City average of $18.89.

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 Jefferson City, MO average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $19 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri and Chesterfield, Missouri pay 20% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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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