Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Chesterfield, MO

Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$31.73/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Chesterfield, MO is $31.73 per hour. This is 65% lower than the Missouri average of $52.22.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Chesterfield, MO compared to State and National Averages

$31.73/hour

Chesterfield, MO

43% lower than the US average.

$52.22/hour

Missouri

13% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Chesterfield Compare to Other Cities

Search

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 38% higher than the Chesterfield average of $31.73.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$33/hour

This is 3% higher than the Chesterfield average of $31.73.

Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 29% higher than the Chesterfield average of $31.73.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Chesterfield, MO average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 62% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$52$62
Kansas City, Missouri$45$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$33$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chesterfield?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $59 per hour. For comparison, the Chesterfield, MO average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 85% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$59$59

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Operating Room Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Chesterfield, MO

Be the first to know about new jobs for Operating Room Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article The Highest-Paying Metro for Nurses in Every State (2026 Update)
Stacker story: highest-paying metros for nurses
The Highest-Paying Metro for Nurses in Every State (2026 Update)
Explore top areas in all 50 states where working in nursing pays more than other occupations.
Open article How Long it Takes to Get 7 Healthcare Degrees — And How Much They Pay
Degrees cover image
How Long it Takes to Get 7 Healthcare Degrees — And How Much They Pay
As job demand rises, see which roles pay best for the education they require.
Open article 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This World Mental Health Day
be kind to your mind world mental health day
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This World Mental Health Day
Check out these top ways to prioritize yourself today and everyday.
See more Blog Posts