Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

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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 22% lower than the Missouri average of $52.40.

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

17% lower than the US average.

$52.40/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

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

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Kansas City, Missouri

$40/hour

This is 5% lower than the Independence average of $42.12.

Overland Park, Kansas

$51/hour

This is 18% higher than the Independence average of $42.12.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$60/hour

This is 29% higher than the Independence average of $42.12.

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

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($40). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $43 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 38% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$60	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$40	$43

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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