Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$52.60/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Missouri is $52.60 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$52.60/hour
Missouri
This is equal to the US average
$52.67/hour
United States
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 Missouri average for Psychiatric Nurses is $53 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $56 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $47 | $62 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($44) and Texas ($39). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Psychiatric Nurses is $53 per hour — Kansas pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
| Texas | $39 | $50 |
| Illinois | $31 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $30 | $35 |
| Arkansas | $27 | $29 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). For comparison, the Missouri average for Psychiatric Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
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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