Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$50.65/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Missouri is $50.65 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$50.65/hour
Missouri
This is equal to the US average
$50.67/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Acute Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas ($49) and Tennessee ($39). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Missouri average for Acute Care Nurses is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Texas.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Missouri average for Acute Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $56 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Acute Medicine Assistant Nurse Manager
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$84K-128K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
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- Lees Summit, MO
$33-62/hour
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- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$33-62/hour
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- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$33-62/hour
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
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