Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$51.01/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Missouri is $51.01 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $51.27.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$51.01/hour
Missouri
1% lower than the US average.
$51.27/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Independence, Missouri ($42). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Long Term Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Independence, Missouri | $42 | $45 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($57) and Kansas ($54). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Missouri average for Long Term Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Wisconsin pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $65 | $69 |
| Minnesota | $57 | $65 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Illinois | $51 | $54 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $42 | $43 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Missouri average for Long Term Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $55 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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