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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Missouri earned a median of $61,530 a year ($29.58 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $64,400; 14,700 were employed there, ranking #42 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $61,530 | $64,400 |
| Mean annual wage | $62,410 | $67,050 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.58 | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $48,580 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $56,280 | $59,000 |
| 75th percentile | $70,230 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $77,120 | $83,440 |
| Employment | 14,700 | 648,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.008 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.20 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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