Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Salary

$2,281/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Nurse in Missouri is $2,281 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,498.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 281 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$2,281/week

Missouri

10% lower than the US average.

$2,498/week

United States

Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Pediatric Nurses?

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,844 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,445) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,306). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,629. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,281 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,844$3,629
Columbia, Missouri$2,445$3,466
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,306$3,213
Rolla, Missouri$2,190$2,349
Joplin, Missouri$1,769$1,951
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,761 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,503) and Illinois ($2,492). Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,209. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,281 per week — Oklahoma pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oklahoma$2,761$4,209
Nebraska$2,503$3,676
Illinois$2,492$3,600
Iowa$2,432$4,067
Arkansas$2,184$2,331
Kentucky$2,157$2,675
Kansas$1,940$2,527
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Nurse jobs in Missouri?

Bestica pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,213 per week, followed by Meda Health ($2,942) and GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,758). Access Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,629. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,281 per week — Bestica pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$3,213$3,213
Meda Health$2,942$2,942
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,758$2,772
Access Healthcare$2,700$3,629
Prime Staffing$2,655$3,300
American Traveler$2,629$3,597
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,580$2,634
ALOIS Healthcare$2,560$3,217
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,530$3,096
Care Career$2,498$3,301

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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