Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary
$48.48/hour
The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Missouri is $48.48 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $48.87.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$48.48/hour
Missouri
1% lower than the US average.
$48.87/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Only Kansas reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $59 per hour. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Kansas pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $59 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $43 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$29-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$29-43/hour
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