Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$50.22/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Missouri is $50.22 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $48.94.
Last updated on July 9, 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
$50.22/hour
Missouri
3% higher than the US average.
$48.94/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 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $43 | $43 |
| Springfield, Missouri | $41 | $43 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $33 | $43 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $54 | $58 |
| OR - Operating Room | $54 | $72 |
| Behavioral Health | $53 | $58 |
| Cardiac Stepdown | $52 | $58 |
| Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $52 | $58 |
| Infusion | $52 | $56 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $51 | $60 |
| Interventional Radiology | $51 | $60 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time | $55 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $58 |
| TK Health | $43 | $46 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $55 |
| BJC HealthCare | $42 | $59 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $40 | $41 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $38 | $38 |
| Graham Healthcare Group | $37 | $37 |
| Phoenix Home Care & Hospice | $11 | $11 |
Last updated on July 9, 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 Operating Room Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Operating Room Nurse Manager
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-152K/year
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-152K/year
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-152K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$44-73/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Chesterfield, MO
$44-73/hour
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