Pediatric Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Pediatric Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for a Pediatric Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 22% higher than the Missouri average of $25.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pediatric Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
52% lower than the US average.
$25.88/hour
Missouri
95% lower than the US average.
$50.46/hour
United States
How Pediatric Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Pediatric Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$48/hour
This is 31% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Manchester, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 16% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Pediatric Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 73% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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