Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$51.72/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Missouri is $51.72 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $53.61.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$51.72/hour
Missouri
4% lower than the US average.
$53.61/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Missouri?
BJC HealthCare pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($40). BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Missouri average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $52 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $44 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Pre/Post, PACU
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$84K-128K/year
PACU Charge Nurse Team Lead
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Surgicenter of Kansas City
- Kansas City, MO
$26-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
PACU RN
- Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
- Sullivan, MO
$32-48/hour
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