Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$39.05/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $39.05 per hour. This is 24% lower than the Missouri average of $48.48.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Trauma Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$39.05/hour

Kansas City, MO

24% lower than the US average.

$48.48/hour

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$48.49/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.05.

Olathe, Kansas

$45/hour

This is 14% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.05.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 24% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.05.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Trauma Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 32% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$45	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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