Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$49.50/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $49.50 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $47.24.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$49.50/hour

Saint Louis, MO

8% higher than the US average.

$47.24/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$45.40/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$30/hour

This is 75% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.50.

Springfield, Missouri

$40/hour

This is 29% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.50.

Washington, Missouri

$27/hour

This is 89% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.50.

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 ($40). 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 $49 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$44	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$40	$44

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 $49 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$47

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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