Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary

$11.61/hour

The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Independence, MO is $11.61 per hour. This is 81% lower than the Missouri average of $21.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$11.61/hour

Independence, MO

85% lower than the US average.

$21.00/hour

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$21.48/hour

United States

How Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Duluth, Minnesota

$16/hour

This is 29% higher than the Independence average of $11.61.

Abilene, Texas

$12/hour

This is 1% higher than the Independence average of $11.61.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$15/hour

This is 23% higher than the Independence average of $11.61.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Independence?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice$18$18

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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