Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$40.98/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Missouri is $40.98 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $40.00.
Last updated on January 7, 2026. 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
$40.98/hour
Missouri
2% higher than the US average.
$40.00/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 | $48 | $53 |
| Cardiology | $48 | $49 |
| Gastroenterology | $47 | $47 |
| OR - Operating Room | $45 | $54 |
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 | $50 | $55 |
| TK Health | $46 | $46 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $43 | $58 |
| Elara Caring | $40 | $40 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $54 |
| Skyline Med Staff Home Health | $40 | $40 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $48 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $38 | $38 |
| Children's Mercy | $35 | $46 |
| HCA MidAmerica Health | $32 | $40 |
Last updated on January 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-150K/year
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- BJC Medical Group of Missouri
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-150K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$86K-137K/year
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