Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $58/hr. This is 6% lower than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Columbia, paying up to $43/hr, and Butler, paying up to $44/hr.

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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 7% higher than the Missouri average of $50.31.

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

12% higher than the US average.

$50.31/hour

Missouri

5% higher than the US average.

$47.57/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

$29/hour

This is 77% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.02.

Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 85% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.02.

Waynesville, North Carolina

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What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$58
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$43	$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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