Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$51.39/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.39 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Missouri average of $50.18.
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages
$51.39/hour
Saint Louis, MO
7% higher than the US average.
$50.18/hour
Missouri
5% higher than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
Belleville, Illinois
$50/hour
This is 4% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.39.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 63% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.39.
Overland Park, Kansas
$49/hour
This is 5% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.39.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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