Average Nurse Extern Salary

$50.32/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Extern in Missouri is $50.32 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $48.22.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Extern salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$50.32/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$48.22/hour

United States

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 ($47). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 15% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri$58$62
Kansas City, Missouri$47$62
How does the pay for Nurse Externs in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Only Tennessee reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Tennessee pays 21% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tennessee$40$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs in Missouri?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$52

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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