Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Peters, MO

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$51.39/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Saint Peters, MO is $51.39 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $48.15.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$51.39/hour

Saint Peters, MO

12% higher than the US average.

$48.15/hour

Missouri

6% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in St. Peters Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is equal to the St. Peters average

Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 15% lower than the St. Peters average of $51.39.

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 10% higher than the St. Peters average of $51.39.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Peters, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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