Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Oncology Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Oncology Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 33% higher than the average pay for Oncology Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $49/hr, Independence, paying up to $36/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Oncology Nurse Salary

$33.20/hour

The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Independence, MO is $33.20 per hour. This is 37% lower than the Missouri average of $45.50.

Last updated on January 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$33.20/hour

Independence, MO

21% lower than the US average.

$45.50/hour

Missouri

12% higher than the US average.

$40.23/hour

United States

How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 3% lower than the Independence average of $33.20.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 33% higher than the Independence average of $33.20.

Memphis, Tennessee

$27/hour

This is 21% lower than the Independence average of $33.20.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Oncology Nurses?

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

Last updated on January 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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