Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Independence?

The highest paying specialty in Independence is Maternal - Newborn. Travel roles are currently paying $3,307/wk which is 25% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Independence include Post Partum with average pay of $3,307/wk, Cardiac Cath Lab with average pay of $2,785/wk and Interventional Radiology with average pay of $2,785/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,481/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,481 per week. This is 16% higher than the Missouri average of $2,093.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 62 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,481/week

Independence, MO

13% higher than the US average.

$2,093/week

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,327/week

This is 7% lower than the Independence average of $2,481.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,239/week

This is 11% lower than the Independence average of $2,481.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,259/week

This is 10% lower than the Independence average of $2,481.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Independence?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Med Surg / Telemetry	$2,650	$3,330

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Independence?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA	$2,670	$3,330
Care Career	$2,526	$2,526
Fusion Medical Staffing-Home Health	$2,356	$2,356
Supplemental Health Care	$2,097	$2,097
Core Medical Group	$2,070	$2,070
Cross Country Nurses	$2,070	$2,070
Trustaff	$2,028	$2,028
TRS Healthcare	$1,998	$1,998
Ardor Health Solutions	$1,967	$1,967
Host Healthcare	$1,929	$1,929