Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$49.28/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Missouri is $49.28 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $51.02.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.28/hour
Missouri
4% lower than the US average.
$51.02/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($44) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($41). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $44 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $41 | $44 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54) and Texas ($52). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Illinois pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $54 | $59 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $72 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $52 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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