Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$43.30/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $43.30 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Missouri average of $46.79.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$43.30/hour
Kansas City, MO
5% lower than the US average.
$46.79/hour
Missouri
3% higher than the US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$46/hour
This is 3% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.71.
Lenexa, Kansas
$57/hour
This is 21% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.71.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 36% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.71.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $43 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($36) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $48 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $36 | $36 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Cardiac Telemetry RN
- CloudinfraIT Inc
- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-42/hour
Med-Surg RN
- CloudinfraIT Inc
- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$30-42/hour
Med-Surg RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$30-41/hour
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