Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 34% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry 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 Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$33.27/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Independence, MO is $33.27 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Missouri average of $40.40.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$33.27/hour

Independence, MO

19% lower than the US average.

$40.40/hour

Missouri

2% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, Missouri

$27/hour

This is 22% lower than the Independence average of $33.35.

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.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$57

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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