New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$31.73/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $31.73 per hour. This is 18% higher than the Missouri average of $26.10.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages
$31.73/hour
Saint Louis, MO
21% lower than the US average.
$26.10/hour
Missouri
47% lower than the US average.
$38.37/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$32/hour
This is 2% higher than the Saint Louis average of $31.73.
Kansas City, Missouri
$32/hour
This is 2% higher than the Saint Louis average of $31.73.
Overland Park, Kansas
$32/hour
This is 1% higher than the Saint Louis average of $31.73.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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