Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs, paying up to $58/hr. This is 3% lower than the average pay for Surgical ICU Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Independence, paying up to $58/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$52.60/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $52.60 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $50.35.

Last updated on July 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$52.60/hour

Saint Louis, MO

10% higher than the US average.

$50.35/hour

Missouri

6% higher than the US average.

$47.41/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Nashville, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 31% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.14.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 30% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.14.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 64% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.14.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$58

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$42	$47

Last updated on July 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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