Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$50.24/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Missouri is $50.24 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $52.02.
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Manager salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$50.24/hour
Missouri
4% lower than the US average.
$52.02/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Nurse Managers 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 Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Iowa ($47) and Kentucky ($43). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Illinois pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $58 | $77 |
| Iowa | $47 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Missouri?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $55 |
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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