Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$38.77/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $38.77 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Missouri average of $49.20.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$38.77/hour

Kansas City, MO

31% lower than the US average.

$49.20/hour

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$50.77/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 19% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.77.

Wichita, Kansas

$45/hour

This is 14% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.77.

Dallas, Texas

$47/hour

This is 18% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.77.

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 $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 Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 46% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$57	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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