Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$49.17/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Missouri is $49.17 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $52.62.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.17/hour
Missouri
7% lower than the US average.
$52.62/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Mental Health Nurses is $49 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($44) and Oklahoma ($44). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Mental Health Nurses is $49 per hour — Kansas pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Texas | $39 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Missouri?
BJC HealthCare pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Missouri average for Mental Health Nurses is $49 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Assistant Manager, Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
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- Lees Summit, MO
$33-62/hour
Charge RN - Inpatient Psych
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
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- Belton Regional Medical Center
- Belton, MO
$26-62/hour
Charge RN - Inpatient Psych
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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