Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$51.38/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.38 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Missouri average of $55.64.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.38/hour

Saint Louis, MO

11% higher than the US average.

$55.64/hour

Missouri

18% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Belleville, Illinois

$50/hour

This is 2% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.38.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 63% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.38.

Kansas City, Missouri

$44/hour

This is 17% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.38.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Independence, Missouri ($46) and Kansas City, Missouri ($44). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$51$62
Independence, Missouri$46$62
Kansas City, Missouri$44$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$40$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($42). For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$55$55
BJC HealthCare$42$42

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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