Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$52.88/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $52.88 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Missouri average of $47.63.

Last updated on May 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$52.88/hour

Saint Louis, MO

15% higher than the US average.

$47.63/hour

Missouri

6% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 14% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.35.

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 10% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.35.

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 9% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.35.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($42). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $53 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$42	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health Nurses is $53 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 22% less.

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

Last updated on May 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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