Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary

$51.32/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Scrub Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.32 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $49.28.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.32/hour

Saint Louis, MO

13% higher than the US average.

$49.28/hour

Missouri

9% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Lee's Summit, Missouri

$41/hour

This is 24% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.32.

Kansas City, Missouri

$44/hour

This is 16% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.32.

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 9% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.32.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($44) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($41). Saint Louis, 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, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$44	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$41	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Scrub Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Operating Room Scrub Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 7% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$55	$59

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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