Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Missouri average of $48.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
21% lower than the US average.
$48.29/hour
Missouri
17% higher than the US average.
$40.00/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 33% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Overland Park, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 2% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Wichita, Kansas
$30/hour
This is 10% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $57 |
Last updated on January 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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