Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is BJC HealthCare, paying up to $44/hr. This is 15% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Missouri.

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 3% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Columbia, paying up to $43/hr, Butler, paying up to $44/hr, and Lee's Summit, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$50.91/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Missouri is $50.91 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $40.42.

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$50.91/hour

Missouri

21% higher than the US average.

$40.42/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$63	$65
Illinois	$49	$50
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Kansas	$31	$36
Tennessee	$28	$39

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$44	$54
TK Health	$43	$46
Core Medical-Perm	$36	$36

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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