Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs is Children's Mercy, paying up to $38/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in Missouri.

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?

Columbia is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs, paying up to $43/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Butler, paying up to $44/hr, Lee's Summit, paying up to $44/hr, and Lexington, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$30.85/hour

The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Missouri is $30.85 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $37.12.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$30.85/hour

Missouri

20% lower than the US average.

$37.12/hour

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

How does the pay for Labor and Delivery Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$45	$53

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Children's Mercy	$38	$38
HCA MidAmerica Health	$33	$33

Last updated on February 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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