Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$49.06/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Missouri is $49.06 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $50.06.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.06/hour
Missouri
2% lower than the US average.
$50.06/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($47). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $49 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $47 | $62 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Kansas ($48) and Kentucky ($44). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $49 per hour — Illinois pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $48 | $49 |
| Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Missouri?
TK Health pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41) and Perm Staff Jobs ($38). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Missouri average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $49 per hour — TK Health pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $41 | $42 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $51 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Assistant Nurse Manager - Stepdown
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$84K-128K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$42-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$34-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Belton Regional Medical Center
- Belton, MO
$26-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$43-44/hour
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