Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 34% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $49/hr, Columbia, paying up to $43/hr, and Independence, paying up to $36/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$32.68/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.68 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Missouri average of $48.24.

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$32.68/hour

Kansas City, MO

22% lower than the US average.

$48.24/hour

Missouri

17% higher than the US average.

$40.02/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 18% lower than the Kansas City average of $32.68.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 34% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.68.

Nashville, Tennessee

$32/hour

This is 2% lower than the Kansas City average of $32.68.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$42	$42

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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