Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 230.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $107,000 per year or $51.44 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Nurse Practitioners who work in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Missouri for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Missouri for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #365 in the nation for salary and #483 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #203 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Missouri

Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $107,000 or $51.44 per hour which is 3% more than the Missouri average salary of $103,490.

AverageCentral Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$51.44$49.763.38%
Annual Salary$107,000$103,4903.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $107,000 or $51.44 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageCentral Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$51.44$56.75-9.36%
Annual Salary$107,000$118,040-9.35%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $124,549 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $103,490. per year.

Cost-of-living in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Missouri average, which means Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $103,490.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $111,893.
  • Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $107,000.
  • Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $124,549.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area$107,00085.91%$124,549
Missouri$103,49092.49%$111,893
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $95,730 and $119,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $128,920, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $61,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $61,700
15%2 – 4 years34$61,700 – $95,730
25%5 – 9 years58$95,730 – $101,010
25%10 – 14 years58$101,010 – $119,950
15%15 – 20 years34$101,010 – $128,920
10%20+ years23Above $128,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $107,000, Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($211,770).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($26,230), LPNs ($41,890), Registered Nurses ($61,090), and Nursing Instructors ($71,720).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$211,770
Nurse Practitioners$107,000
Nursing Instructors $71,720
Registered Nurses$61,090
LPNs$41,890
Nursing Assistants$26,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 230.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $107,000 per year or $51.44 per hour in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $124,549 per year or $60 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($211,770), Nurse Practitioners($107,000), Nursing Instructors ($71,720).


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