Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$47.90/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Missouri is $47.90 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $49.28.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$47.90/hour
Missouri
3% lower than the US average.
$49.28/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $53 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 Behavioral Health Nurses is $48 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Only Kansas reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $57 per hour. Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $48 per hour — Kansas pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $57 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Missouri?
BJC HealthCare pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Missouri average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $48 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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