Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$47.21/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Missouri is $47.21 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $45.98.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$47.21/hour
Missouri
3% higher than the US average.
$45.98/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $47 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($61) and Kansas ($49). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Missouri average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $47 per hour — Minnesota pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
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 $42 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41) and Perm Staff Jobs ($36). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Missouri average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $47 per hour — TK Health pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $42 | $42 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $51 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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