Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$48.61/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Missouri is $48.61 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $47.60.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$48.61/hour
Missouri
2% higher than the US average.
$47.60/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Independence, Missouri ($41). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Independence, Missouri | $41 | $45 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Kansas ($53) and Illinois ($52). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Minnesota pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $56 | $59 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Illinois | $52 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
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 $36 per hour. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 26% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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