Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Missouri average of $41.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
45% lower than the US average.
$41.77/hour
Missouri
15% lower than the US average.
$47.97/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Jefferson City, Missouri
$29/hour
This is 14% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 33% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Kansas City, Missouri
$41/hour
This is 19% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $57 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $41 | $44 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $33 | $43 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on March 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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