Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$49.19/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Missouri is $49.19 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $53.09.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.19/hour
Missouri
8% lower than the US average.
$53.09/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $57 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 Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Texas ($52). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Kansas pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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