Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$47.54/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Missouri is $47.54 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $43.42.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$47.54/hour

Missouri

9% higher than the US average.

$43.42/hour

United States

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $48 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 8% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$52$62
Kansas City, Missouri$45$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$33$44
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Nebraska ($49) and Illinois ($47). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $48 per hour — Kansas pays 12% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kansas$53$59
Nebraska$49$51
Illinois$47$54
Iowa$46$50
Oklahoma$45$49
Kentucky$44$46
South Dakota$41$43
Tennessee$38$40
Mississippi$26$28
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Missouri?

TK Health pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41) and Perm Staff Jobs ($37). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Missouri average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $48 per hour — TK Health pays 3% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
TK Health$46$46
BJC HealthCare$41$47
Perm Staff Jobs$37$48
CloudinfraIT Inc$36$38
Patterns Hiring - Perm$36$36

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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