Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Missouri average of $48.72.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
52% lower than the US average.
$48.72/hour
Missouri
3% lower than the US average.
$50.33/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 35% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Kansas City, Missouri
$46/hour
This is 29% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Lenexa, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 41% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 75% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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