Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
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 60% lower than the Missouri average of $48.96.
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
55% lower than the US average.
$48.96/hour
Missouri
3% higher than the US average.
$47.62/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Springfield, Missouri
$41/hour
This is 12% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.80.
Wichita, Kansas
$44/hour
This is 5% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.80.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 11% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.80.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 90% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($30). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $47 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs
$70K-85K/year
approximately $33-41/hrMed-Surg RN
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$30-41/hour
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