Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$47.09/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $47.09 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Missouri average of $51.44.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$47.09/hour

Kansas City, MO

2% higher than the US average.

$51.44/hour

Missouri

11% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$50/hour

This is 7% higher than the Kansas City average of $47.09.

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 15% higher than the Kansas City average of $47.09.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 8% higher than the Kansas City average of $47.09.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($47) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 9% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$47	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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