Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$49.60/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Missouri is $49.60 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $46.41.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.60/hour
Missouri
6% higher than the US average.
$46.41/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $53 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 Missouri average for Emergency Department Nurses is $50 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($61) and Illinois ($51). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Missouri average for Emergency Department Nurses is $50 per hour — Wisconsin pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Illinois | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $27 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Missouri?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($40) and Perm Staff Jobs ($40). CoreMedical Group Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Missouri average for Emergency Department Nurses is $50 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $55 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $51 |
Last updated on September 28, 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 - Emergency Department
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$84K-128K/year
Emergency Room Assistant Nurse Manager
- Progress West Healthcare Center
- O'Fallon, MO
$84K-128K/year
Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Independence, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$53-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$41-62/hour
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$36-58/hour
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