Licensed Practical Nurse salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$65,120/year
about $31.31 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $61,010 – $76,170
Half of licensed practical nurses in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $65,120 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #20 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $56,610 | $27.22 |
| 25th | $61,010 | $29.33 |
| Median (50th) | $65,120 | $31.31 |
| 75th | $76,170 | $36.62 |
| 90th (top earners) | $79,590 | $38.26 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $61,010 ($29.33/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $61,010 to $76,170 ($29.33 to $36.62/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $76,170 ($36.62/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.