Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$34.24/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Missouri is $34.24 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $39.79.
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$34.24/hour
Missouri
16% lower than the US average.
$39.79/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $57 |
| Independence, Missouri | $33 | $36 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $33 | $43 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Missouri?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Missouri?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care | $49 | $55 |
| Cardiology | $48 | $49 |
| OR - Operating Room | $47 | $57 |
| Gastroenterology | $47 | $47 |
| Endoscopy | $47 | $47 |
| GI Lab | $47 | $47 |
| Hospice | $46 | $53 |
| Perioperative | $46 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Missouri?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Missouri?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $47 | $55 |
| TK Health | $46 | $46 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $43 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $51 |
| Elara Caring | $40 | $40 |
| Skyline Med Staff Home Health | $40 | $40 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $38 | $38 |
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $37 | $43 |
| Children's Mercy | $34 | $46 |
| HCA MidAmerica Health | $33 | $40 |
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
- Core Medical-Perm
- Independence, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$53-62/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs
$80K-120K/year
approximately $38-58/hrView job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Director ED - Emergency Department
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Director ED - Emergency Department
- Children's Mercy
- Kansas City, MO
- 4x10 hrs, Nights
$46/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg
- 12 S. Water Street
- Liberty, MO
$45-47/hour
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Manager
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Manager
- Elara Caring
- Jefferson City, MO
$78K-100K/year
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