Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$20.87/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri is $20.87 per hour. This is 62% lower than the US average of $33.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$20.87/hour
Missouri
62% lower than the US average.
$33.74/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri and Chesterfield, Missouri pay Licensed Practical Nurses the most, both averaging $23 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the Missouri average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri and Chesterfield, Missouri pay 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $23 | $29 |
| Chesterfield, Missouri | $23 | $29 |
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Missouri?
Private Duty earns the most among Nursing specialties in Missouri, averaging $35 per hour, followed by LPN / LVN ($33). LPN / LVN has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Missouri average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Private Duty earns 68% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Private Duty | $35 | $35 |
| LPN / LVN | $33 | $37 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Illinois ($34) and Oklahoma ($29). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Missouri average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Kansas pays 68% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $35 | $36 |
| Illinois | $34 | $35 |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Missouri?
TK Health pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Elara Caring ($32) and BAYADA Home Health Care ($30). TK Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Missouri average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — TK Health pays 67% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $35 | $40 |
| Elara Caring | $32 | $32 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $30 | $30 |
| Phoenix Home Care & Hospice | $30 | $30 |
| BJC HealthCare | $30 | $32 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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