Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Springfield, MO
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$38.14/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Springfield, MO is $38.14 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Missouri average of $49.24.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Springfield, MO compared to State and National Averages
$38.14/hour
Springfield, MO
32% lower than the US average.
$49.24/hour
Missouri
2% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
Kansas City, Missouri
$40/hour
This is 5% higher than the Springfield average of $38.14.
Lenexa, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 32% higher than the Springfield average of $38.14.
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 16% lower than the Springfield average of $38.14.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($40). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Springfield, MO average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 56% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $60 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $40 | $43 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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