Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$50.08/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Missouri is $50.08 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $50.38.
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$50.08/hour
Missouri
1% lower than the US average.
$50.38/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $45 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Missouri average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 20% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Stepdown
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$84K-128K/year
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$43-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$42-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
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