Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$52.06/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Missouri is $52.06 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $51.57.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$52.06/hour
Missouri
1% higher than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Missouri average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $52 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Texas ($55) and Illinois ($50). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Missouri average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $52 per hour — Kansas pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Missouri average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $55 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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