Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
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
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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