Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$54.25/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $54.25 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Missouri average of $52.60.

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$54.25/hour

Saint Louis, MO

6% higher than the US average.

$52.60/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$50.75/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$47/hour

This is 10% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.24.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 56% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.24.

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 9% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.24.

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 Saint Louis, MO average for Psychiatric Nurses is $54 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$56	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$47	$62

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Psychiatric Nurses is $54 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 24% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$47

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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