Average Oncology Nurse Salary in St. Louis

Oncology nurses in St. Louis earn an average of $80,362 per year (or $38.63 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
St. Louis, MO
5% lower than the national average
$80,362
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St. Louis oncology nurses earn 5% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

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Oncology nurse salary range in St. Louis, MO

10%
$53,912
MEDIAN
$82,887
90%
$107,847
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $107,847 $51
75th Percentile $89,690 $43
Median $82,887 $39
25th Percentile $67,848 $32

80% of St. Louis oncology nurses earn between $53,912 and $107,847.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
St. Louis, MO
$83,973
Overall Average
St. Louis, MO
$80,362

Adjusted for cost-of-living, St. Louis oncology nurses earn about $83,973 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 oncology nurses

Springfield, MO $70,021 per year

Missouri nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Springfield, where the average oncology nurses salary is $70,021 and 5,980 registered nurses are currently employed.

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

Aesthetic Nurse $78,883 per year
Blood Management Nurse $78,883 per year
Orthopedics Nurse $78,883 per year
Correctional Care 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
Case Management Nurse $75,530 per year

At a $80,362 average annual salary, oncology nurses in St. Louis tend to earn more than aesthetic nurses ($78,883), blood management nurses ($78,883), orthopedics nurses ($78,883), correctional care nurses ($78,883), occupational health nurses ($77,897), quality assurance nurses ($76,911), nurse managers ($75,925), infection control nurses ($75,925), PACU nurses ($75,925), and case management nurses ($75,530).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health