Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 11% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Independence, paying up to $58/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$46.32/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Independence, MO is $46.32 per hour. This is 19% lower than the Missouri average of $55.28.

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

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

$46.32/hour

Independence, MO

4% lower than the US average.

$55.28/hour

Missouri

13% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$43/hour

This is 8% lower than the Independence average of $46.32.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 3% higher than the Independence average of $46.32.

Lenexa, Kansas

$44/hour

This is 5% lower than the Independence average of $46.32.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$43	$58
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$42	$44

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

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