Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,232/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $2,232 per week. This is 1% higher than the Missouri average of $2,219.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 11,037 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,232/week

Saint Louis, MO

2% lower than the US average.

$2,219/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Illinois

$2,445/week

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,258.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$1,973/week

This is 14% lower than the Saint Louis average of $2,258.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,447/week

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,258.

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 $2,539 per week, followed by Rolla, Missouri ($2,521) and Columbia, Missouri ($2,400). Kansas City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,499. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,232 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,539$2,646
Rolla, Missouri$2,521$3,360
Columbia, Missouri$2,400$3,427
Independence, Missouri$2,328$3,329
Kansas City, Missouri$2,270$3,499
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

TLC Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,103 per week, followed by Bestica ($2,767) and Meda Health ($2,747). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,246. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,232 per week — TLC Nursing pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TLC Nursing$3,103$3,103
Bestica$2,767$3,150
Meda Health$2,747$2,942
Prime Staffing$2,668$3,246
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,642$2,800
FlexCare Nursing$2,609$2,756
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,500$2,500
Care Career$2,466$3,072
GLC On-The-Go$2,461$2,962
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,452$2,493

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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