Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$46.25/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Missouri is $46.25 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $42.49.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$46.25/hour
Missouri
8% higher than the US average.
$42.49/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($44) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($41). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $44 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $41 | $44 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Texas ($50) and Nebraska ($49). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Missouri average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Kansas pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Texas | $50 | $61 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Illinois | $47 | $53 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Missouri?
TK Health pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41) and CloudinfraIT Inc ($36). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Missouri average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — TK Health pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $36 | $38 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Med-Surg RN
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$37-58/hour
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
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$36-58/hour
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- Barnes-Jewish Saint Peters Hospital
- Saint Peters, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$26-62/hour
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- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
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