Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Lee's Summit, paying up to $44/hr, and Belton, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$33.51/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Independence, MO is $33.51 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Missouri average of $46.43.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$33.51/hour

Independence, MO

50% lower than the US average.

$46.43/hour

Missouri

8% lower than the US average.

$50.18/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 1% lower than the Independence average of $39.27.

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 16% higher than the Independence average of $39.27.

Lenexa, Kansas

$50/hour

This is 21% higher than the Independence average of $39.27.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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