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# Hiring in Independence, MO — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [Missouri Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/missouri?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 499
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 765
- Median salary: $50K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $78K
- Remote share: 4.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 765 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Independence, MO runs 29% below the United States median ($50K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Independence, MO: Hospitals and Health Care (25% of all postings), followed by Retail and Chemical Manufacturing.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Independence, MO

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 195 | $68K |
| Retail | 150 | $36K |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 46 | $62K |

## Top roles hiring in Independence, MO

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 51 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 36 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 7 employers filed 11 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Independence, MO

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Public Schoo | 218 | — |
| CarePoint | 2 | — |
| Cat Financial | 1 | — |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | 1 | — |
| AGCO Corporation | 1 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Kansas City, MO — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/missouri/kansas-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.8 mi | 8799 | $64K |
| [Jobs in Kansas City, KS — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/kansas-city?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.5 mi | 2452 | $56K |
| [Lee's Summit, MO Jobs — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/missouri/lees-summit?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.6 mi | 896 | $44K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Independence, MO?

Healthcare, logistics, retail, public services, and the skilled trades are all common in Independence. Its role as a large eastern suburb of Kansas City means job seekers can find both truly local openings and metro-linked employers that recruit across city lines.
### How does Independence compare with Kansas City, MO?

Independence usually offers a more suburban mix, with strong healthcare, retail, logistics, and community-service hiring, while Kansas City has a larger concentration of corporate, downtown, and specialized employers. Many job seekers compare both because commuting between them is common.
### What employers are most visible in Independence, MO?

Visible employers often include hospital systems, school districts, retailers, local government, and distribution or service companies serving the east metro. The employer table on this page shows which organizations have active openings now.
### Are remote jobs available in Independence, MO?

Remote roles exist, especially in administrative, customer support, and some professional functions, but much of Independence hiring remains on-site. Use the work-type filters to separate remote options from local healthcare, retail, and trade postings.
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