Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, MO
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,150/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Columbia, MO is $2,150 per week. This is 1% lower than the Missouri average of $2,166.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 1,780 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages
$2,150/week
Columbia, MO
3% lower than the US average.
$2,166/week
Missouri
2% lower than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Springfield, Missouri
$2,051/week
This is 5% lower than the Columbia average of $2,150.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$2,181/week
This is 1% higher than the Columbia average of $2,150.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$2,204/week
This is 2% higher than the Columbia average of $2,150.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Columbia?
Interventional Radiology earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Columbia, MO, averaging $2,943 per week, followed by OR - Operating Room ($2,488) and Surgical ICU Stepdown ($2,430). Interventional Radiology also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Nurses is $2,150 per week — Interventional Radiology earns 37% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Interventional Radiology | $2,943 | $3,500 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,488 | $2,725 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $2,430 | $3,190 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Columbia?
Carenest Health Services pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,707 per week, followed by Leaderstat - Post Acute ($3,646) and Springboard Healthcare ($3,207). For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Nurses is $2,150 per week — Carenest Health Services pays 72% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Carenest Health Services | $3,707 | $3,707 |
| Leaderstat - Post Acute | $3,646 | $3,646 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,207 | $3,207 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,990 | $3,300 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,887 | $3,113 |
| Junxion Med Staffing | $2,852 | $2,951 |
| Medlivo | $2,821 | $3,500 |
| LanceSoft | $2,813 | $3,000 |
| ProKatchers | $2,783 | $2,850 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,782 | $2,827 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Medical Surgical RN
- Columbia, Missouri
- University of Missouri Hospital
- CrossMed and 12 others
UP TO $2,822/wk
Medical Surgical RN
- Columbia, Missouri
- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
- Uniti Med and 5 others
UP TO $2,822/wk
Medical Surgical RN
- Columbia, Missouri
- University of Missouri Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 5 others
UP TO $2,822/wk
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Columbia, Missouri
- University of Missouri Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 9 others
UP TO $2,725/wk
Med Surg RN
- Columbia, Missouri
- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
- TotalMed RN and 2 others
UP TO $2,676/wk
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