Home Health Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

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Average Home Health Nurse Salary

$39.91/hour

The average salary for a Home Health Nurse in Independence, MO is $39.91 per hour. This is 13% lower than the Missouri average of $45.24.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Home Health Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$39.91/hour

Independence, MO

22% lower than the US average.

$45.24/hour

Missouri

7% lower than the US average.

$48.57/hour

United States

How Home Health Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Independence average of $39.91.

Lafayette, Indiana

$31/hour

This is 28% lower than the Independence average of $39.91.

Lansing, Michigan

$36/hour

This is 10% lower than the Independence average of $39.91.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Home Health Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Home Health Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($43) and Independence, Missouri ($40). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 29% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Independence, Missouri	$40	$45
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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