Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$49.49/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $49.49 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $47.23.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$49.49/hour

Saint Louis, MO

2% higher than the US average.

$47.23/hour

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Lee's Summit, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 14% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 32% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 8% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $49 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$45	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $49 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$47

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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