Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 14% higher than the average pay for Intensive Care Unit 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 Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$43.06/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Independence, MO is $43.06 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $40.92.

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

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$43.06/hour

Independence, MO

8% higher than the US average.

$40.92/hour

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

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

Overland Park, Kansas

$33/hour

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

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

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

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Intensive Care Unit 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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