Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$49.85/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Missouri is $49.85 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $51.75.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$49.85/hour
Missouri
4% lower than the US average.
$51.75/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 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 Missouri average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Texas ($53) and Tennessee ($40). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Missouri average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Kansas pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Missouri average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $56 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on October 3, 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) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$33-62/hour
PACU Charge Nurse Team Lead
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$26-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Pre-op/Post-op/PACU RN
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
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