Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$30.67/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $30.67 per hour. This is 57% lower than the Missouri average of $48.18.

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

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$30.67/hour

Kansas City, MO

65% lower than the US average.

$48.18/hour

Missouri

5% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 19% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$57/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Definitive Observation Unit 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 Kansas City, MO average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $31 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 84% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$57	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$36

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

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