Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$22.42/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Joplin, MO is $22.42 per hour. This is 118% lower than the Missouri average of $48.98.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$22.42/hour
Joplin, MO
117% lower than the US average.
$48.98/hour
Missouri
1% higher than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
Wichita, Kansas
$43/hour
This is 48% higher than the Joplin average of $22.42.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 56% higher than the Joplin average of $22.42.
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
This is 52% higher than the Joplin average of $22.42.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Registered Nurses is $22 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 130% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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