Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,169/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Missouri is $2,169 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,206.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 9,675 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$2,169/week
Missouri
2% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Sedalia, Missouri pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,523 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,422). Jefferson City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,327. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Nurses is $2,169 per week — Sedalia, Missouri pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sedalia, Missouri | $2,523 | $2,523 |
| Jefferson City, Missouri | $2,422 | $3,327 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Missouri?
CVOR earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Missouri, averaging $2,835 per week, followed by LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum ($2,833) and First Assist ($2,632). CVOR also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,748. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Nurses is $2,169 per week — CVOR earns 31% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CVOR | $2,835 | $3,748 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,833 | $3,535 |
| First Assist | $2,632 | $3,022 |
| OR Scrub RN | $2,632 | $3,022 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,604 | $3,500 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,351 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,350) and Kansas ($2,189). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,486. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Nurses is $2,169 per week — Illinois pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,351 | $4,127 |
| Nebraska | $2,350 | $3,744 |
| Kansas | $2,189 | $4,392 |
| Kentucky | $2,128 | $4,486 |
| Louisiana | $2,091 | $3,543 |
| Oklahoma | $2,080 | $4,158 |
| Arkansas | $1,967 | $3,691 |
| Tennessee | $1,910 | $3,738 |
| Mississippi | $1,885 | $3,427 |
| Texas | $1,870 | $4,429 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Carenest Health Services pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,707 per week, followed by Prolink Region 4 ($3,150) and Compunnel Healthcare ($3,100). For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Nurses is $2,169 per week — Carenest Health Services pays 71% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Carenest Health Services | $3,707 | $3,707 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| GlobalPoint | $3,038 | $3,139 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,917 | $3,113 |
| Cuready Healthcare Staffing | $2,862 | $2,926 |
| ProKatchers | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,772 | $3,300 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,710 | $3,077 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,684 | $3,370 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
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UP TO $3,294/wk
Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 23 others
UP TO $3,228/wk
Telemetry RN
- Springfield, Missouri
- Mercy Hospital Springfield
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 10 others
UP TO $3,201/wk
CVOR RN
- St. Louis, Missouri
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
- CrossMed and 11 others
UP TO $3,178/wk
Oncology RN
- Springfield, Missouri
- Mercy Hospital Springfield
- LanceSoft and 28 others
UP TO $3,113/wk
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