Pay → Missouri → Columbia

Travel Nurse Pay in Columbia, MO

Based on 229 live assignments in Columbia listing weekly pay.

$1,999

Median /wk

$1,779–$2,231

Typical range /wk

$3,846

Stipends and rent in Columbia

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $113/night lodging + $68/day meals)

$1,464/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,198/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($1,999/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Columbia

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across Missouri.

Specialty

Median

Typical range

Jobs

Emergency / Trauma

$2,409

$2,023 – $3,257

Radiology / Imaging

$2,352

$2,178 – $2,811

ICU / Critical Care

$2,050

$2,023 – $2,240

Medical / Surgical

$2,050

$1,938 – $2,050

Operating Room

$1,999

$1,999 – $2,142

Pediatrics

$1,938

$1,857 – $2,210

Respiratory

$1,818

$1,714 – $1,856

Behavioral Health

$1,575

$1,575 – $1,575

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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.