Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 21% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $53/hr, Kansas City, paying up to $43/hr, and Lee's Summit, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$39.71/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Independence, MO is $39.71 per hour. This is 13% lower than the Missouri average of $45.00.

Last updated on March 29, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.71/hour

Independence, MO

15% lower than the US average.

$45.00/hour

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$45.53/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 4% higher than the Independence average of $37.41.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 25% higher than the Independence average of $37.41.

Rochester, Minnesota

$64/hour

This is 42% higher than the Independence average of $37.41.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$61
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$38	$43

Last updated on March 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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