Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$44.03/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Independence, MO is $44.03 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Missouri average of $50.02.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$44.03/hour

Independence, MO

3% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

Missouri

10% higher than the US average.

$45.19/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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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 Nursing Home 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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Independence?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home 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 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax 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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