Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$50.19/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $50.19 per hour. This is equal to the Missouri average

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$50.19/hour

Saint Louis, MO

10% higher than the US average.

$50.26/hour

Missouri

10% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Lee's Summit, Missouri

$33/hour

This is 57% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.54.

Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 16% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.54.

Overland Park, Kansas

$46/hour

This is 12% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.54.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Acute Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Acute Care Nurses is $50 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$47

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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