Updated 2026-04-23 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Registered Nurse jobs in St. Louis, MO

196 registered nurses employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $83,141 median · 7% below the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

Registered Nurse pay in St. Louis, MO

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the St. Louis metro. Half of Registered Nurses earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $61,028 $83,141 $105,224
25th$61,028 Median$83,141 75th$105,224 vs US7% below the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Registered Nurse salary guide →

Registered Nurse pay bands in St. Louis by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Entry Level Registered Nurse

Typical entry level band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$75,658–$103,427
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$73,164–$95,944
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Registered Nurse

Typical lead band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$73,164–$98,937
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$73,164–$103,427
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Registered Nurse

Typical entry level band in St. Louis
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Typical pay range
$70,669–$100,434
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Registered Nurse Career Ladder — St. Louis Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to St. Louis’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Registered Nurse0–2 yrs$59,861
  2. Mid Registered Nurse2–5 yrs$78,983
  3. Senior Registered Nurse5–8 yrs$99,769
  4. Staff Registered Nurse8–12 yrs$120,554
  5. Lead Registered Nurse12+ yrs$141,339

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Registered Nurse hiring market in St. Louis

  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in St. Louis post Registered Nurse jobs

Employers in the St. Louis metro typically post Registered Nurse roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What St. Louis Employers Actually Ask Registered Nurses

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    How do you prioritize patient care when you have five patients with competing needs?

    Triage reasoning: acuity-based prioritization, SBAR communication, early escalation of deteriorating patients.

  • Technical

    Tell me about a time you identified a medication error before it reached a patient.

    Five Rights verification: right patient, drug, dose, route, time. ISMP double-check protocols.

  • Technical

    How do you handle a family member who disagrees with a patient's care plan?

    Family-centered care: listen first, explain in plain language, involve charge nurse or social work if escalating.

  • Technical

    Describe your approach to patient education for a newly diagnosed chronic condition.

    Teach-back method, health literacy assessment, written materials, follow-up confirmation.

Registered Nurse in St. Louis, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Registered Nurse earn in St. Louis, MO?
Median $83,141/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $61,028–$105,224. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in St. Louis?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 196 Registered Nurse roles employed in the St. Louis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Louis employers use for Registered Nurse?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Registered Nurse jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Registered Nurse openings in St. Louis and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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