Float Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$49.78/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $49.78 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $47.65.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.78/hour

Saint Louis, MO

8% higher than the US average.

$47.65/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$45.80/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$61/hour

This is 16% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$29/hour

This is 78% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 59% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.

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 ($47) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Float 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	$47	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

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

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Float Nurses is $50 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$47

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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