Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 160.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $95,060 per year or $45.70 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Nurse Practitioners who work in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #11 in Missouri for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Missouri for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #497 in the nation for salary and #485 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #285 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Missouri

Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $95,060 or $45.70 per hour which is 8% less than the Missouri average salary of $103,490.

AverageSouthwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$45.70$49.76-8.16%
Annual Salary$95,060$103,490-8.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $95,060 or $45.70 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSouthwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$45.70$56.75-19.47%
Annual Salary$95,060$118,040-19.47%
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 Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $110,651 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $103,490. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Missouri average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $95,060.
  • Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $110,651.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area$95,06085.91%$110,651
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 Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $78,330 and $114,580 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $126,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $48,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $48,290
15%2 – 4 years24$48,290 – $78,330
25%5 – 9 years40$78,330 – $97,670
25%10 – 14 years40$97,670 – $114,580
15%15 – 20 years24$97,670 – $126,310
10%20+ years16Above $126,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($25,790), LPNs ($41,690), and Registered Nurses ($59,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$95,060
Registered Nurses$59,070
LPNs$41,690
Nursing Assistants$25,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 160.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $95,060 per year or $45.70 per hour in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $110,651 per year or $53 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($95,060), Registered Nurses($59,070), LPNs($41,690).


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Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data