Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$40.04/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Lee's Summit, MO is $40.04 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Missouri average of $49.87.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Lee's Summit, MO compared to State and National Averages

$40.04/hour

Lee's Summit, MO

12% lower than the US average.

$49.87/hour

Missouri

10% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Lee's Summit Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 14% higher than the Lee's Summit average of $40.04.

Kansas City, Missouri

$44/hour

This is 9% higher than the Lee's Summit average of $40.04.

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 29% higher than the Lee's Summit average of $40.04.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($44) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($40). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Lee's Summit, MO average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 28% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$51$62
Kansas City, Missouri$44$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$40$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Lee's Summit?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Lee's Summit, MO average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$34$34

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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