What is the average RN salary in Lemay?

The average RN salary in Lemay is $78,938 per year. This is $14,662 (15.7%) below the U.S. RN median of $93,600, and it reflects local compensation for a city of 16,312 residents where the Cost of Living index is 89.4.

How many hospitals are in Lemay?

There are 0 hospitals located within Lemay city limits. Nearby hospitals serving the greater St. Louis area may be used by Lemay residents; Lemay itself reports no in‑city acute care, teaching, or specialty hospitals in the provided metrics.

What is the cost of living in Lemay?

Lemay's Cost of Living index is 89.4, meaning it is 10.6% below the U.S. average of 100. Housing is a key factor in that lower index; with a city population of 16,312, Lemay typically provides more purchasing power for housing dollars compared with average U.S. costs.

Is Lemay a good place for nurses?

Lemay can be reasonable for nurses seeking lower living costs despite lower pay. The city posts a 1% job growth rate and an RN salary of $78,938, while the Adjusted Salary is $88,298 and the Cost of Living index is 89.4, offering stronger local buying power for essentials.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Lemay?

The real purchasing power for Lemay nurses is represented by the Adjusted Salary of $88,298 after factoring the Cost of Living index of 89.4. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, Lemay nurses effectively have about $5,302 less nominal median but more local buying power.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Lemay?

Yes — Missouri is an NLC state, so nurses holding a multistate Compact license have practice privileges in Lemay. That means a nurse with a current multistate license can work in Lemay without obtaining a separate Missouri single‑state license, aiding regional mobility.

Nursing in Lemay, MO

Practical guide to nursing in Lemay, MO — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.