Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$2,450/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $2,450 per week. This is 11% higher than the Missouri average of $2,185.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,450/week

Kansas City, MO

8% higher than the US average.

$2,185/week

Missouri

4% lower than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

How Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Quincy, Illinois

$2,377/week

This is 5% higher than the Kansas City average of $2,260.

Boone, Iowa

$2,062/week

This is 10% lower than the Kansas City average of $2,260.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,378/week

This is 5% higher than the Kansas City average of $2,260.

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,222 per week, followed by Chesterfield, Missouri ($2,184). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,933. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,450 per week — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 9% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,222$2,933
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,184$2,527

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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