New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$26.10/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Missouri is $26.10 per hour. This is 54% lower than the US average of $40.32.
Last updated on August 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$26.10/hour
Missouri
54% lower than the US average.
$40.32/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for New Graduate Nurses is $26 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 107% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $54 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Only Kansas reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for New Graduate Nurses is $26 per hour — Kansas pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $32 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $26 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Missouri average for New Graduate Nurses is $26 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $34 |
Last updated on August 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Lafayette Regional Health Center
- Lexington, MO
$24-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$26+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$26+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$26+/hour
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