Missouri Salary Poll

mom2michael, MSN, RN, NP · Apr 28, 2008

I wont give a city but I live/work in the southern 1/2 of the state

I make >$18.00/hr which is excellent for where I live, trust me.

I make additional pay based on certifications I hold, the more national certifications, the more money you make type of deal......

I also get $3.00/hr to work nights.

So I don't do too shabby for where I live in comparision to other jobs I could have in this area.......

I graduated from NS in 2006.

cherbRN · Apr 28, 2008

St. Louis area

>$20.00/hr Base pay

$2.50/nights +$2.50/weekends

AprilRNhere · May 13, 2008

I've been looking into MO and am shocked not only at the pay..but at how little the increase is for experience. I talked to a recruiter today who told me new RN's start at $17.45 and with 1 yr experience in ICU I could expect $17.80. I've been at my current job 10 months. I've already had a .96 raise and will get another one when I hit 1 year. (MN)- unfortunately it's cold and I don't want to be here.

TeleNurse2010 · May 13, 2008

I've been looking into MO and am shocked not only at the pay..but at how little the increase is for experience. I talked to a recruiter today who told me new RN's start at $17.45 and with 1 yr experience in ICU I could expect $17.80. I've been at my current job 10 months. I've already had a .96 raise and will get another one when I hit 1 year. (MN)- unfortunately it's cold and I don't want to be here.

Well, you're not going to leave the cold by moving to MO. The weather here is so unpredictable (one day it's warm & sunny, the next it's cold and windy). What area in MO is the recruiter referring to? The payscale changes by location.

maggijo · May 14, 2008

I'm the original poster. I'm pretty sure of the base pay for new grads in the St. Louis area. I am most interested in hearing how much more people earn as they gain more experience. In other words, once I'm in the profession for 5 years or so, what kind of increase from the $18 or so/hour might I expect? Thanks.

AprilRNhere · May 16, 2008

St. Louis area
>$20.00/hr Base pay
$2.50/nights +$2.50/weekends

How many years experience is this??

Since MO is non union... will they negotiate or do you just take what they offer?

AprilRNhere · May 16, 2008

Well, you're not going to leave the cold by moving to MO. The weather here is so unpredictable (one day it's warm & sunny, the next it's cold and windy). What area in MO is the recruiter referring to? The payscale changes by location.

South MO, actually I called Springfield and Joplin area.

I know it still gets cold in MO...but not MN cold. We see WEEKS of 40 below zero every january. My husband and kids would be devestated if I left snow completely...but I just can't take the frigid blowing wind and weeks of sub zero weather.

WDWpixieRN, RN · May 17, 2008

In the St. Louis area, starting pay is about $19/hour. I can't speak to experienced RN salary ranges.

One thing to keep in mind -- your salary in those areas you mention may be less, but so too is the cost of living, housing, etc. I think you'll find it's fairly commensurate for the area you are living.

juliette510RN · Jun 15, 2008

Well I just graduated and interview with several positions around the KC area. The average pay is $20 base. Truman is 20.50, 3.50 night, 1.00 weekend; KU is 21.50, 5.65 night, 2.00 weekends; HCA's are 19.65, 2.00 evening, 3.00 night, 2.00 weekend. Children's mercy I cant remember but it was 21.?? base. These are all new grad starting rates so I have no idea for nurses with exp.

baby_gurl0604 · Jun 15, 2008

I work in st louis in the er, 1.5 years rn experience and 2 years tech experience. I'm currently $20.10 base pay, with differentials for nights/weekends. that is with a recent .50 raise for having my bsn.

va2008 · Jun 16, 2008

I was also shocked at nurse pay offerings in St Louis, MO. I feel that in comparison to other equivalent cities that St Louis and Missouri needs to have some pride in their nurses and pay them more! With 4 years experience, I ended up at 25.10/hourly at Barnes.