Travel Pediatric Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Pediatric Med Surg RN
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Children's Mercy Hospital
- CrossMed and 9 others
UP TO $3,301/wk
Pediatrics RN
- Columbia, Missouri
- University of Missouri Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 11 others
UP TO $2,946/wk
Pediatrics RN
- Rolla, Missouri
- Phelps County Regional Medical Center
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 12 others
UP TO $2,349/wk
Pediatrics RN
- Columbia, Missouri
- University of Missouri Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 11 others
UP TO $2,092/wk
Peds RN
- Joplin, Missouri
- Mercy Hospital Joplin
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 18 others
UP TO $1,951/wk
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