Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Missouri average of $30.85.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
12% lower than the US average.
$30.85/hour
Missouri
21% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Springfield, Missouri
$29/hour
This is 15% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
St. Peters, Missouri
$32/hour
This is 5% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$32/hour
This is 5% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Columbia?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg
- 2121 County Dr
- Columbia, MO
$38-40/hour
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