Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

O'Fallon is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $64/hr. This is 38% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Saint Louis, paying up to $62/hr, St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, and Independence, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$32.99/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.99 per hour. This is 54% lower than the Missouri average of $50.92.

Last updated on January 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$32.99/hour

Kansas City, MO

49% lower than the US average.

$50.92/hour

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$49.23/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$51/hour

This is 11% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.69.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 39% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.69.

Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 39% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.69.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$46	$52
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$57	$57
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time	$55	$55

Last updated on January 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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