Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Trauma Nurse Salary
$54.27/hour
The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Missouri is $54.27 per hour. This is 16% higher than the US average of $45.36.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$54.27/hour
Missouri
16% higher than the US average.
$45.36/hour
United States
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 Missouri average for Trauma Nurses is $54 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $58 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $47 | $62 |
How does the pay for Trauma Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Only Tennessee reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. For comparison, the Missouri average for Trauma Nurses is $54 per hour — Tennessee pays 42% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $32 | $32 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($44). For comparison, the Missouri average for Trauma Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $47 |
| BJC HealthCare | $44 | $47 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Trauma
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$84K-128K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$33-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$33-62/hour
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- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
$33-62/hour
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- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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