Average Nurse Extern Salary

$46.27/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Extern in Kansas City, MO is $46.27 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Missouri average of $50.24.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Extern salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$46.27/hour

Kansas City, MO

9% lower than the US average.

$50.24/hour

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$50.56/hour

United States

How Nurse Extern Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Davenport, Iowa

$26/hour

This is 76% lower than the Kansas City average of $46.27.

Nashville, Tennessee

$37/hour

This is 26% lower than the Kansas City average of $46.27.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 18% lower than the Kansas City average of $46.27.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Nurse Externs?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Nurse Externs the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 26% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri$58$62
Kansas City, Missouri$46$62
What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$47$47

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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