salary$65,120 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,590per year
Jobs in the area5,180people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 23.9% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $65,120 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $56,610 and $79,590.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 23.9% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.