Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$22.42/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Joplin, MO is $22.42 per hour. This is 120% lower than the Missouri average of $49.34.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$22.42/hour
Joplin, MO
100% lower than the US average.
$49.34/hour
Missouri
9% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
Springfield, Missouri
$39/hour
This is 43% higher than the Joplin average of $22.42.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
$28/hour
This is 21% higher than the Joplin average of $22.42.
Kansas City, Missouri
$45/hour
This is 50% higher than the Joplin average of $22.42.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($42). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Registered Nurses is $22 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 129% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $42 | $44 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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