Average NICU Nurse Salary in St. Louis

NICU nurses in St. Louis earn an average of $69,022 per year (or $33.18 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$80,731
St. Louis, MO
14% lower than the national average
$69,022
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St. Louis NICU nurses earn 14% lower than the national average salary for NICU nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).

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NICU nurse salary range in St. Louis, MO

10%
$46,305
MEDIAN
$71,192
90%
$92,629
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $92,629 $44
75th Percentile $77,035 $37
Median $71,192 $34
25th Percentile $58,274 $28

80% of St. Louis NICU nurses earn between $46,305 and $92,629.

Cost-of-living adjusted NICU nurse salary in St. Louis

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
St. Louis, MO
$72,124
Overall Average
St. Louis, MO
$69,022

Adjusted for cost-of-living, St. Louis NICU nurses earn about $72,124 per year. Cost-of-living in St. Louis is 4% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Missouri for NICU nurses

Springfield, MO $60,140 per year

Missouri nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where NICU nurses are paid the highest is Springfield, where the average NICU nurses salary is $60,140 and 5,980 registered nurses are currently employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in St. Louis, MO?

Oncology Nurse $80,362 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $78,883 per year
Blood Management Nurse $78,883 per year
Correctional Care Nurse $78,883 per year
Orthopedics Nurse $78,883 per year
Occupational Health Nurse $77,897 per year
Quality Assurance Nurse $76,911 per year
Nurse Manager $75,925 per year
Infection Control Nurse $75,925 per year
PACU Nurse $75,925 per year

At a $69,022 average annual salary, NICU nurses in St. Louis tend to earn less than oncology nurses ($80,362), aesthetic nurses ($78,883), blood management nurses ($78,883), correctional care nurses ($78,883), orthopedics nurses ($78,883), occupational health nurses ($77,897), quality assurance nurses ($76,911), nurse managers ($75,925), infection control nurses ($75,925), and PACU nurses ($75,925).

More about NICU nurses

NICU or neonatal nurses provide round-the-clock care for newborn infants who face a variety of medical issues right after birth. This list of medical conditions include premature birth, low birthweight and congential disabilities.

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