LPN salary in Missouri
LPNs in Missouri earn a median $61,530 a year, 4% below the national median of $64,400. That ranks #41 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $49,665.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2061. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $61,530 | $5,128 | $2,367 | $29.58 |
| Average pay | $62,410 | $5,201 | $2,400 | $30.00 |
| Take-home (median) | $49,665 | $4,139 | $1,910 | $23.88 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,204 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $4,707 |
| Missouri income tax | $1,955 |
| Take-home | $49,665 |
Missouri's prices are 9% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $54,687 buys in an average-priced state. The Missouri minimum wage is $15.00; the median LPN earns 2.0 times that.
LPN pay in Missouri vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $61,530 | $49,665 | $54,687 |
| Arkansas | $56,620 | $46,067 | $52,989 |
| Illinois | $75,000 | $58,025 | $58,049 |
| Iowa | $62,630 | $50,775 | $57,855 |
| Kansas | $61,760 | $49,158 | $54,578 |
| Kentucky | $60,460 | $48,761 | $54,083 |
| Nebraska | $62,660 | $50,556 | $56,109 |
| Oklahoma | $58,320 | $46,961 | $53,460 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 | $49,482 | $53,861 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do lpns make in Missouri?
- The median salary is $61,530 a year ($29.58 an hour), and the average is $62,410, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do lpns take home in Missouri?
- About $49,665 a year after federal and Missouri taxes, or $1,910 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do lpns earn more in Missouri than the national average?
- Missouri ranks #41 of 51 for median pay, 4% below the U.S. median of $64,400. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #22.