Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$51.01/hour
The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.01 per hour. This is equal to the Missouri average
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages
$51.01/hour
Saint Louis, MO
This is equal to the US average
$50.83/hour
Missouri
This is equal to the US average
$50.79/hour
United States
How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$48/hour
This is 6% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.11.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 42% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.11.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 30% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.11.
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 Saint Louis, MO 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 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?
Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 20% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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