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

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $60/hr. This is 43% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Independence, paying up to $58/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $58/hr.

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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 63% lower than the Missouri average of $48.17.

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

62% lower than the US average.

$48.17/hour

Missouri

1% higher than the US average.

$47.77/hour

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 6% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.55.

Lenexa, Kansas

$44/hour

This is 1% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.55.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$43/hour

This is 5% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.55.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$60
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$58
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time	$58	$58
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$36	$36
Perm Staff Jobs	$32	$44

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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