Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Jefferson City, MO

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,000/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Jefferson City, MO is $2,000 per week. This is 11% lower than the Missouri average of $2,225.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,000/week

Jefferson City, MO

13% lower than the US average.

$2,225/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Jefferson City Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$2,388/week

This is 20% lower than the Jefferson City average of $2,861.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,082/week

This is 37% lower than the Jefferson City average of $2,861.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,244/week

This is 28% lower than the Jefferson City average of $2,861.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,362) and Independence, Missouri ($2,311). Kansas City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,499. For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,000 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,500$2,646
Columbia, Missouri$2,362$3,337
Independence, Missouri$2,311$3,392
Kansas City, Missouri$2,273$3,499
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Jefferson City?

Medical Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,856 per week, followed by American Traveler ($2,705) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,677). American Traveler has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,206. For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,000 per week — Medical Solutions pays 43% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medical Solutions$2,856$2,856
American Traveler$2,705$3,206
ALOIS Healthcare$2,677$3,061
Zack Group$2,611$2,983
AHS Staffing$2,380$2,380
Prime Staffing$2,268$2,268
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,261$2,261
CrossMed$2,235$2,619
Care Career$2,203$2,203
TRS Healthcare$2,174$2,174

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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