Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,125/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,125 per week. This is 30% lower than the Missouri average of $2,755.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,125/week

Independence, MO

13% lower than the US average.

$2,755/week

Missouri

13% higher than the US average.

$2,398/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,204/week

This is 4% higher than the Independence average of $2,125.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,388/week

This is 11% higher than the Independence average of $2,125.

Des Moines, Iowa

$3,499/week

This is 39% higher than the Independence average of $2,125.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Independence?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Telemetry$3,324$3,324
Med Surg$1,996$3,324
Med Surg / Telemetry$1,996$3,324
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Independence?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,792$3,324
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,046$2,046
Care Career$2,027$2,027
Meda Health$2,003$2,003
Zack Group$1,985$1,985
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,971$1,971
Slate Healthcare$1,971$1,971
Advantis Medical$1,966$2,210
PRIDE Health$1,961$1,961
Prime Staffing$1,940$1,940

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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