Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Orthopedics Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Orthopedics Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, O'Fallon, paying up to $64/hr, and Belton, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$38.87/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $38.87 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Missouri average of $48.41.

Last updated on September 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$38.87/hour

Kansas City, MO

29% lower than the US average.

$48.41/hour

Missouri

4% lower than the US average.

$50.29/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$49/hour

This is 21% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.87.

Lenexa, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 29% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.87.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$43/hour

This is 9% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.87.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$36

Last updated on September 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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