Float Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Float Nurse Salary
$46.27/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Missouri is $46.27 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $42.22.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$46.27/hour
Missouri
9% higher than the US average.
$42.22/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Float Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($44) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($41). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Float Nurses is $46 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $44 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $41 | $44 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Texas ($50) and Illinois ($46). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Missouri average for Float Nurses is $46 per hour — Kansas pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Texas | $50 | $61 |
| Illinois | $46 | $50 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Missouri?
TK Health pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($40) and Perm Staff Jobs ($37). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Missouri average for Float Nurses is $46 per hour — TK Health pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $48 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $36 | $36 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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