Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

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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 40% lower than the Missouri average of $46.84.

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

35% lower than the US average.

$46.84/hour

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

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

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Kansas City, Missouri

$43/hour

This is 5% lower than the Independence average of $45.17.

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 20% higher than the Independence average of $45.17.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$40/hour

This is 13% lower than the Independence average of $45.17.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($43) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($40). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $34 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 54% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$43	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$40	$44

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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