Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$2,161/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,161 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,261.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 161 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,161/week

Independence, MO

5% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,462/week

This is 7% higher than the Independence average of $2,300.

Boone, Iowa

$2,055/week

This is 12% lower than the Independence average of $2,300.

Quincy, Illinois

$2,423/week

This is 5% higher than the Independence average of $2,300.

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,211 per week, followed by Chesterfield, Missouri ($2,185). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,878. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,161 per week — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,211$2,878
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,185$2,527

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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