Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Springfield, MO

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$39.51/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Springfield, MO is $39.51 per hour. This is 24% lower than the Missouri average of $48.83.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.51/hour

Springfield, MO

16% lower than the US average.

$48.83/hour

Missouri

6% higher than the US average.

$45.93/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, Missouri

$27/hour

This is 45% lower than the Springfield average of $39.51.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 23% higher than the Springfield average of $39.51.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$28/hour

This is 41% lower than the Springfield average of $39.51.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($47) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Springfield, MO average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 30% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$47	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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