Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$33.16/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Columbia, MO is $33.16 per hour. This is 54% lower than the Missouri average of $51.20.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$33.16/hour
Columbia, MO
48% lower than the US average.
$51.20/hour
Missouri
4% higher than the US average.
$48.99/hour
United States
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 35% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Wichita, Kansas
$28/hour
This is 20% lower than the Columbia average of $33.16.
Allen, Texas
$37/hour
This is 10% higher than the Columbia average of $33.16.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $61 |
Last updated on July 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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