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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Missouri (2026)
$29.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,665/year ($4,139/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,700 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $61,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,665 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,204 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,707 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,955 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,665 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Missouri?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Missouri is $61,530 per year ($29.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,280 and $70,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $61,530, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $49,665 per year ($4,139 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 14,700 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.