Average Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$51.51/hour

The average salary for a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.51 per hour. This is 23% higher than the Missouri average of $39.48.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.51/hour

Saint Louis, MO

12% higher than the US average.

$39.48/hour

Missouri

15% lower than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$46/hour

This is 12% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.51.

Nashville, Tennessee

$37/hour

This is 41% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.51.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 31% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.51.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Cardiovascular ICU 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 Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$52$62
Kansas City, Missouri$45$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$33$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 22% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$40$40

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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