Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$44.03/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Independence, MO is $44.03 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Missouri average of $55.62.
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages
$44.03/hour
Independence, MO
3% lower than the US average.
$55.62/hour
Missouri
19% higher than the US average.
$45.19/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$46/hour
This is 4% higher than the Independence average of $44.03.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$29/hour
This is 52% lower than the Independence average of $44.03.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 15% higher than the Independence average of $44.03.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($46) and Independence, Missouri ($44). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
| Independence, Missouri | $44 | $62 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Independence?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $47 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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