Pediatric Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
Average Pediatric Nurse Salary
$51.34/hour
The average salary for a Pediatric Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.34 per hour. This is 50% higher than the Missouri average of $25.88.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Pediatric Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages
$51.34/hour
Saint Louis, MO
1% higher than the US average.
$25.88/hour
Missouri
96% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Pediatric Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
How Pediatric Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$50/hour
This is 3% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Pediatric Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($47). 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 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $47 | $62 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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