Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Acute Care Nurse jobs is Core Medical-Perm, paying up to $42/hr. This is 17% lower than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Missouri.

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 3% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $56/hr, Independence, paying up to $36/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$48.54/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Missouri is $48.54 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $39.60.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$48.54/hour

Missouri

18% higher than the US average.

$39.60/hour

United States

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

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

How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$31	$33
Kansas	$30	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$42	$42
BJC HealthCare	$39	$42

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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