Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$49.44/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $49.44 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Missouri average of $50.09.

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$49.44/hour

Saint Louis, MO

3% lower than the US average.

$50.09/hour

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Lee's Summit, Missouri

$57/hour

This is 10% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.24.

Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 13% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.24.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 6% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.24.

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

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($45). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Emergency Department Nurses is $49 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 15% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$57	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$62

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Emergency Department Nurses is $49 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 21% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$39	$47

Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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