Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$51.38/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.38 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $49.22.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.38/hour

Saint Louis, MO

2% higher than the US average.

$49.22/hour

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$40/hour

This is 28% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.38.

Overland Park, Kansas

$51/hour

This is equal to the Saint Louis average

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 42% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.38.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($40). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 16% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$60	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$40	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 22% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$40	$40

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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