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 $62/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Lee's Summit, paying up to $44/hr, and Independence, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$33.51/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Independence, MO is $33.51 per hour. This is 38% lower than the Missouri average of $46.35.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$33.51/hour

Independence, MO

45% lower than the US average.

$46.35/hour

Missouri

5% lower than the US average.

$48.55/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 45% lower than the Independence average of $39.64.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is equal to the Independence average

Overland Park, Kansas

$46/hour

This is 13% higher than the Independence average of $39.64.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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