Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$29.55/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $29.55 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Missouri average of $47.50.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$29.55/hour

Kansas City, MO

64% lower than the US average.

$47.50/hour

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 18% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.05.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.05.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 13% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.05.

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 Lee's Summit, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). 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 $30 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 75% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$45	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$38

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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