Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$48.12/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Missouri is $48.12 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $50.32.
Last updated on September 14, 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
$48.12/hour
Missouri
5% lower than the US average.
$50.32/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 | $51 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $43 | $44 |
| Independence, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OR Circulate | $65 | $73 |
| Skilled Nursing | $54 | $58 |
| OR - Operating Room | $54 | $64 |
| Infusion | $52 | $56 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $51 | $62 |
| Interventional Radiology | $51 | $62 |
| Trauma ICU | $51 | $58 |
| Perioperative | $50 | $62 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $50 | $58 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $42 | $59 |
| TK Health | $40 | $40 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $38 | $38 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $48 |
| Phoenix Home Care & Hospice | $11 | $11 |
Last updated on September 14, 2026. 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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient First Assist
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient First Assist
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Chesterfield, MO
$44-73/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$44-73/hour
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Clinical Nurse Specialist - GI GU
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$86K-139K/year
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis - St. Peters, an affiliation of BJC HealthCare and Encompass Health
- Lemay, MO
$48-62/hour
Posted Today
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis - St. Peters, an affiliation of BJC HealthCare and Encompass Health
- Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
$48-62/hour
Posted Today
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