Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Cape Girardeau, MO
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$29.51/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Cape Girardeau, MO is $29.51 per hour. This is 70% lower than the Missouri average of $50.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Cape Girardeau, MO compared to State and National Averages
$29.51/hour
Cape Girardeau, MO
63% lower than the US average.
$50.31/hour
Missouri
4% higher than the US average.
$48.19/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Cape Girardeau Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Cape Girardeau Compare to Other Cities
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 6% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $29.51.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 24% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $29.51.
Kansas City, Missouri
$44/hour
This is 33% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $29.51.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $60 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $44 | $58 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $43 | $44 |
Last updated on August 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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