Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Chesterfield, MO
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$31.73/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Chesterfield, MO is $31.73 per hour. This is 66% lower than the Missouri average of $52.60.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Chesterfield, MO compared to State and National Averages
$31.73/hour
Chesterfield, MO
60% lower than the US average.
$52.60/hour
Missouri
4% higher than the US average.
$50.75/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Chesterfield Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Chesterfield Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 38% higher than the Chesterfield average of $31.73.
Kansas City, Missouri
$47/hour
This is 32% higher than the Chesterfield average of $31.73.
Lenexa, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 3% higher than the Chesterfield average of $31.73.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($47). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Chesterfield, MO average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 77% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $56 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $47 | $62 |
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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