Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Emergency Department Nurse Salary Insights
Top Emergency Department Nurse Jobs
Featured Blog Posts

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 14% lower than the Missouri average of $50.29.

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

15% lower than the US average.

$50.29/hour

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$50.56/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

Select up to 3 cities to compare

Kansas City, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 3% lower than the Independence average of $47.48.

Overland Park, Kansas

$50/hour

This is 4% higher than the Independence average of $47.48.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 15% higher than the Independence average of $47.48.

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

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Emergency Department Nurses is $44 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 32% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$58	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$46	$62

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

Emergency Department Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide