Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 5% lower than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Independence, paying up to $58/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$54.25/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $54.25 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Missouri average of $50.31.

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$54.25/hour

Saint Louis, MO

11% higher than the US average.

$50.31/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$43/hour

This is 20% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.77.

Lenexa, Kansas

$44/hour

This is 18% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.77.

Olathe, Kansas

$43/hour

This is 21% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.77.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$43	$58
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$42	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$42	$47

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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