Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$22.73/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $22.73 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Missouri average of $20.87.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$22.73/hour

Saint Louis, MO

49% lower than the US average.

$20.87/hour

Missouri

63% lower than the US average.

$33.94/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Belleville, Illinois

$23/hour

This is equal to the Saint Louis average

San Antonio, Texas

$22/hour

This is 3% lower than the Saint Louis average of $22.73.

Portland, Maine

$24/hour

This is 6% higher than the Saint Louis average of $22.73.

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

Phoenix Home Care & Hospice pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $30 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($30). BJC HealthCare has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $32. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $23 per hour — Phoenix Home Care & Hospice pays 32% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	$30	$30
BJC HealthCare	$30	$32

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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