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Travel Nurse Pay in Saint Louis, MO

Based on 1,003 live assignments in Saint Louis listing weekly pay. That's $43/wk above the Missouri median of $1,989.

$2,032

Median /wk

$1,856–$2,259

Typical range /wk

$3,568

Top posted /wk

Stipends and rent in Saint Louis

$1,694/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $156/night lodging + $86/day meals)

$1,490/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,315/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,032/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 Saint Louis

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

Specialty
Median
Typical range
Radiology / Imaging
$2,404
$2,255 – $2,691
Long Term Care
$2,222
$2,160 – $2,222
Home Health
$2,171
$1,918 – $2,354
Labor & Delivery
$2,116
$1,871 – $2,514
ICU / Critical Care
$2,067
$1,970 – $2,188
Rehabilitation
$2,028
$1,900 – $2,257
Respiratory
$2,003
$1,711 – $2,089
Medical / Surgical
$1,989
$1,834 – $2,107
Emergency / Trauma
$1,956
$1,856 – $1,983
Operating Room
$1,947
$1,843 – $2,638
Pediatrics
$1,931
$1,917 – $2,099
Oncology
$1,914
$1,825 – $1,927
Behavioral Health
$1,670
$1,490 – $1,910
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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.