Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$50.02/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Missouri is $50.02 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $52.13.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$50.02/hour

Missouri

4% lower than the US average.

$52.13/hour

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$52$62
How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Only Tennessee reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Tennessee pays 18% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tennessee$41$48
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Missouri?

BJC HealthCare pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($39). BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 13% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$44$47
Perm Staff Jobs$39$44

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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