Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Columbia is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $43/hr. This is 8% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Butler, paying up to $44/hr, Lee's Summit, paying up to $44/hr, and Lexington, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$30.64/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $30.64 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Missouri average of $33.10.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$30.64/hour

Kansas City, MO

22% lower than the US average.

$33.10/hour

Missouri

13% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$33/hour

This is equal to the Kansas City average

Independence, Missouri

$27/hour

This is 20% lower than the Kansas City average of $32.76.

Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 19% lower than the Kansas City average of $32.76.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Children's Mercy	$36	$36
HCA MidAmerica Health	$30	$36

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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