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 CVOR First Assist. Travel roles are currently paying $3,400/wk which is 36% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Independence include CVOR with average pay of $2,801/wk, Cardiac Cath Lab with average pay of $2,784/wk and Interventional Radiology with average pay of $2,784/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,172/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,172 per week. This is 2% higher than the Missouri average of $2,125.

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on 116 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,172/week

Independence, MO

1% lower than the US average.

$2,125/week

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,248/week

This is 3% higher than the Independence average of $2,172.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,410/week

This is 10% higher than the Independence average of $2,172.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,140/week

This is 1% lower than the Independence average of $2,172.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room	$2,036	$2,440

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Seven Healthcare	$2,440	$2,440
HCS 247	$2,327	$2,327
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA	$2,314	$2,524
American Traveler	$2,301	$2,301
Health Advocates Network - Nursing	$2,301	$2,301
Junxion Med Staffing	$2,267	$2,267
Fastaff Travel Nursing	$2,265	$2,265
Healthcare Support	$2,257	$2,257
Medical Talent	$2,249	$2,249
Wise Medical Staffing	$2,246	$2,246