High-paying nursing jobs in St. Louis

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 1,684 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $19.57 and $99.55 per hour. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in St. Louis, MO.

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Updated Sep 10, 2026
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St. Louis, MO
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Job openings (St. Louis)

Advanced Practice Provider

St. Louis

$99.55 per hour

Missouri

$60.78 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

St. Louis

$124,392 per year

Missouri

$126,207 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

St. Louis

$2,374 per week

Missouri

$2,140 per week

Registered Nurse

St. Louis

$2,117 per week

Missouri

$1,585 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

St. Louis

$1,998 per week

Missouri

$1,971 per week

Nursing Supervisor

St. Louis

$44.25 per hour

Missouri

$40.07 per hour

Clinical Nurse

St. Louis

$38.51 per hour

Missouri

$37.08 per hour

Charge Nurse

St. Louis

$36.37 per hour

Missouri

$34.47 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Louis

$32.73 per hour

Missouri

$32.15 per hour

Nursing Assistant

St. Louis

$19.57 per hour

Missouri

$18.86 per hour

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