Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Operating Room Nurse jobs is BJC HealthCare, paying up to $47/hr. This is 1% lower than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Missouri.

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 5% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Independence, paying up to $36/hr, Columbia, paying up to $43/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $36/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$47.21/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Missouri is $47.21 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $41.28.

Last updated on December 18, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$47.21/hour

Missouri

13% higher than the US average.

$41.28/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$57
Kansas City, Missouri	$33	$36

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Tennessee	$39	$46
Kansas	$33	$34

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$47	$51
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41
HCA MidAmerica Health	$35	$40

Last updated on December 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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