The median annual wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Columbia, MO is $59,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,950.
Pay spans roughly $48,340 at the 10th percentile to $72,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.70 per hour. An estimated 730 people work as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $59,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.70 |
| 10th percentile | $48,340 |
| 90th percentile | $72,950 |
| Employment | 730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.