Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,951/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Independence, MO is $1,951 per week. This is 8% lower than the Missouri average of $2,111.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on 370 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,951/week

Independence, MO

12% lower than the US average.

$2,111/week

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,369/week

This is 18% higher than the Independence average of $1,951.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,207/week

This is 12% higher than the Independence average of $1,951.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,161/week

This is 10% higher than the Independence average of $1,951.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Independence?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$2,278$2,625
OR Circulate$2,152$2,424
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Independence?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$2,465$2,465
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,315$2,625
Junxion Med Staffing$2,267$2,267
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,244$2,244
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,236$2,265
Epic Travel Staffing$2,203$2,203
CrossMed$2,185$2,411
Skyline Med Staff Nursing$2,183$2,183
Aequor Healthcare$2,163$2,163
AHS Staffing$2,146$2,146

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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