Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$53.27/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Missouri is $53.27 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $52.80.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$53.27/hour
Missouri
1% higher than the US average.
$52.80/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($43) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $43 | $44 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Illinois ($58) and Kansas ($53). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the Missouri average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Wisconsin pays 23% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $65 | $82 |
| Illinois | $58 | $64 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Missouri?
BJC HealthCare pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($41) and Perm Staff Jobs ($40). BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $46 | $59 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $41 | $41 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $43 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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