Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Jefferson City, MO
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$29.08/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Jefferson City, MO is $29.08 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Missouri average of $41.84.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Jefferson City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$29.08/hour
Jefferson City, MO
36% 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 Jefferson City Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Jefferson City Compare to Other Cities
Columbia, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 12% higher than the Jefferson City average of $29.08.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 42% higher than the Jefferson City average of $29.08.
Overland Park, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 11% higher than the Jefferson City average of $29.08.
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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