salary$128,930 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, MO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,990per year
Jobs in the area330people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Columbia?
Cheap. Rent of $1,357 a month takes 12.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Columbia, MO?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Columbia, MO area is $128,930 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $108,840 and $155,990.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,357 a month takes 12.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, MO metro area.