Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,531/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Saint Joseph, MO is $2,531 per week. This is 15% higher than the Missouri average of $2,154.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 195 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Saint Joseph, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,531/week

Saint Joseph, MO

13% higher than the US average.

$2,154/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in St. Joseph Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$2,168/week

This is 17% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,531.

Independence, Missouri

$2,236/week

This is 13% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,531.

Overland Park, Kansas

$2,261/week

This is 12% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,531.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in St. Joseph?

Surgical ICU Stepdown earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Saint Joseph, MO, averaging $2,642 per week, followed by Intermediate Care ($2,319) and DOU - Direct Observation Unit ($2,298). Surgical ICU Stepdown also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,232. For comparison, the Saint Joseph, MO average for Travel Nurses is $2,531 per week — Surgical ICU Stepdown earns 4% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,642$3,232
Intermediate Care$2,319$2,352
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,298$2,298
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in St. Joseph?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,117 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,995) and Care Career ($2,884). HonorVet Technologies also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,232. For comparison, the Saint Joseph, MO average for Travel Nurses is $2,531 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$3,117$3,232
ALOIS Healthcare$2,995$3,087
Care Career$2,884$3,165
American Traveler$2,808$2,998
Medical Solutions$2,796$2,796
Trustaff$2,760$2,946
Meda Health$2,738$2,827
Triage Staffing$2,688$2,883
Focus Staff$2,652$2,841
Zack Group$2,617$3,035

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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