Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$49.92/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $49.92 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $46.71.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages
$49.92/hour
Saint Louis, MO
3% higher than the US average.
$46.71/hour
Missouri
4% lower than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
Belleville, Illinois
$50/hour
This is 3% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.51.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
$30/hour
This is 75% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.51.
Springfield, Missouri
$29/hour
This is 78% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.51.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?
Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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