Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 12% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $50/hr, Independence, paying up to $36/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$44.05/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Independence, MO is $44.05 per hour. This is equal to the Missouri average

Last updated on October 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$44.05/hour

Independence, MO

10% higher than the US average.

$43.89/hour

Missouri

10% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, Missouri

$27/hour

This is 22% lower than the Independence average of $33.35.

Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 3% lower than the Independence average of $33.35.

Kansas City, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 2% lower than the Independence average of $33.35.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$57

Last updated on October 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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