Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$39.19/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $39.19 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Missouri average of $48.32.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$39.19/hour
Kansas City, MO
23% lower than the US average.
$48.32/hour
Missouri
This is equal to the US average
$48.12/hour
United States
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 24% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.19.
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
This is 5% lower than the Kansas City average of $39.19.
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
This is 15% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.19.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. 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 $39 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 32% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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