DOL Median (Missouri)
$47,965
vs National
-25.5%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,198
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,965
-25.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Missouri earns $47,965 in nominal terms, which is 25.5% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,198 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER | $64,524 | 1 |
| JPAM MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | $50,003 | 1 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital | $46,917 | 9 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Missouri?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Missouri is $47,965 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Missouri earns 25.5% less than the national median of $64,355, or $54,198 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.