Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$26.05/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Columbia, MO is $26.05 per hour. This is 60% lower than the Missouri average of $41.64.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$26.05/hour
Columbia, MO
52% lower than the US average.
$41.64/hour
Missouri
5% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Springfield, Missouri
$29/hour
This is 15% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
St. Peters, Missouri
$49/hour
This is 32% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 34% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $57 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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