Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $49/hr, Independence, paying up to $36/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$32.19/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.19 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Missouri average of $39.58.

Last updated on January 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$32.19/hour

Kansas City, MO

21% lower than the US average.

$39.58/hour

Missouri

1% higher than the US average.

$39.06/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$49/hour

This is 35% higher than the Kansas City average of $31.86.

Aurora, Colorado

$38/hour

This is 16% higher than the Kansas City average of $31.86.

Fort Collins, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 13% higher than the Kansas City average of $31.86.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$49	$57
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$36

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Children's Mercy	$33	$33
HCA MidAmerica Health	$33	$36

Last updated on January 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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