Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$79.00/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Missouri is $79.00 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $75.76.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$79.00/hour
Missouri
4% higher than the US average.
$75.76/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $82 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the Missouri average for Nurse Practitioners is $79 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $82 | $96 |
What type of Nurse Practitioners make the most money in Missouri?
Only Family Practice reports pay data among Nurse Practitioner specialties in Missouri, averaging $78 per hour. Family Practice also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $90. For comparison, the Missouri average for Nurse Practitioners is $79 per hour — Family Practice earns 1% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Family Practice | $78 | $90 |
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Illinois ($71) and Mississippi ($53). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Missouri average for Nurse Practitioners is $79 per hour, roughly in line with Georgia.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $79 | $81 |
| Illinois | $71 | $80 |
| Mississippi | $53 | $74 |
| Louisiana | $51 | $73 |
| Arkansas | $51 | $63 |
| Kentucky | $48 | $64 |
| Alabama | $48 | $62 |
| Tennessee | $46 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Missouri?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $64 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the Missouri average for Nurse Practitioners is $79 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $64 | $82 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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