Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.98/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Independence, MO is $32.98 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Missouri average of $33.23.
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages
$32.98/hour
Independence, MO
16% lower than the US average.
$33.23/hour
Missouri
15% lower than the US average.
$38.37/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
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Washington, Missouri
$27/hour
This is 21% lower than the Independence average of $32.98.
Kansas City, Missouri
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Independence average of $32.98.
Overland Park, Kansas
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Independence average of $32.98.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
- Core Medical-Perm
- Independence, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$53-62/hour
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$36+/hour
View job details for Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Emergency Department Charge Nurse Manager
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
- Nights
$36+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$36+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
- Days
$36+/hour
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