Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Missouri average of $41.84.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
19% lower than the US average.
$41.84/hour
Missouri
5% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home 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 34% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Overland Park, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 2% lower 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 |
| Independence, Missouri | $33 | $36 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $33 | $43 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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