Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$49.94/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Missouri is $49.94 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $51.23.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.94/hour
Missouri
3% lower than the US average.
$51.23/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($42). Saint Louis, 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 — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $42 | $44 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Kansas ($49) and Illinois ($49). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Missouri average for Emergency Department Nurses is $50 per hour — Georgia pays 45% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $73 | $180 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Illinois | $49 | $56 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Missouri?
CloudinfraIT Inc pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($58) and BJC HealthCare ($41). For comparison, the Missouri average for Emergency Department Nurses is $50 per hour — CloudinfraIT Inc pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $60 | $60 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $58 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $45 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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