Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$51.80/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Missouri is $51.80 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $50.90.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$51.80/hour
Missouri
2% higher than the US average.
$50.90/hour
United States
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 ($45). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $52 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Oklahoma ($41). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Missouri average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $52 per hour — Illinois pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Kansas | $44 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Missouri average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $49 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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