Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$51.40/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.40 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $48.69.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.40/hour

Saint Louis, MO

5% higher than the US average.

$48.69/hour

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$48.85/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 33% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.40.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 8% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.40.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.40.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, 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 — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$53	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 22% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$40	$40

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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