Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$51.34/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.34 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Missouri average of $54.27.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Trauma Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.34/hour

Saint Louis, MO

1% higher than the US average.

$54.27/hour

Missouri

7% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$47/hour

This is 10% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.34.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Trauma Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($47). Lee's Summit, 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 — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 13% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$58	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$47	$62

What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 14% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$44	$47

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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