Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 2,150.
  • Nursing Assistants in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $26,230 per year or $12.61 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Nursing Assistants who work in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #10 in Missouri for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Missouri for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #485 in the nation for salary and #483 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #134 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Missouri

Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $26,230 or $12.61 per hour which is 11% less than the Missouri average salary of $29,520.

AverageCentral Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$12.61$14.19-11.13%
Annual Salary$26,230$29,520-11.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $26,230 or $12.61 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageCentral Missouri Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$12.61$15.99-21.14%
Annual Salary$26,230$33,250-21.11%
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, Nursing Assistants in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $30,532 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $29,520. 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 $29,520.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,917.
  • Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $26,230.
  • Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $30,532.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area$26,23085.91%$30,532
Missouri$29,52092.49%$31,917
U.S.$33,250$33,250
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 Nursing Assistants earn between $22,730 and $28,560 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $29,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $22,610, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year215Under $22,610
15%2 – 4 years322$22,610 – $22,730
25%5 – 9 years538$22,730 – $23,380
25%10 – 14 years538$23,380 – $28,560
15%15 – 20 years322$23,380 – $29,590
10%20+ years215Above $29,590
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 $26,230, Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($211,770), Nurse Practitioners ($107,000), Nursing Instructors ($71,720), Registered Nurses ($61,090), and LPNs ($41,890).

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 Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area is 2,150.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $26,230 per year or $12.61 per hour in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $30,532 per year or $15 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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