Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Missouri average of $49.50.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
44% lower than the US average.
$49.50/hour
Missouri
4% higher than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 35% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Nashville, Tennessee
$37/hour
This is 9% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 16% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Oncology Nurses?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Oncology Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 55% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $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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