Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Trauma Nurse Salary
$44.71/hour
The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $44.71 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Missouri average of $54.27.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$44.71/hour
Kansas City, MO
2% lower than the US average.
$54.27/hour
Missouri
16% higher than the US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Lenexa, Kansas
$57/hour
This is 21% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.71.
Olathe, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 21% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.71.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 13% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.71.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Trauma Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Trauma 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 Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 15% 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 Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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