Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$39.91/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Independence, MO is $39.91 per hour. This is 32% lower than the Missouri average of $52.58.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.91/hour

Independence, MO

22% lower than the US average.

$52.58/hour

Missouri

8% higher than the US average.

$48.58/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Independence average of $39.91.

Kansas City, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 22% lower than the Independence average of $39.91.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 17% higher than the Independence average of $39.91.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($43) and Independence, Missouri ($40). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 29% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Independence, Missouri	$40	$45
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Independence?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$35	$35

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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