Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$33.03/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $33.03 per hour. This is 54% lower than the Missouri average of $50.86.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$33.03/hour

Kansas City, MO

53% lower than the US average.

$50.86/hour

Missouri

1% higher than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 19% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

Wichita, Kansas

$44/hour

This is 12% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 24% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $33 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 71% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$57	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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