Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$50.83/hour
The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Missouri is $50.83 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $50.56.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$50.83/hour
Missouri
1% higher than the US average.
$50.56/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Trauma ICU Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Trauma ICU 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 Trauma ICU Nurses is $51 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 | $39 | $43 |
How does the pay for Trauma ICU Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Oklahoma ($41). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Missouri average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — Texas pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $49 | $56 |
| Kansas | $44 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Trauma ICU 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 $48. For comparison, the Missouri average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $48 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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