Jobs, pay and daily life in Independence, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Independence is a city in Missouri with 121,740 residents. The median household earns $60,339 a year and the median rent is $1,109 a month, which is 22.1% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
Federal jobs in Missouri (989) →State guide: MissouriCountry guide
There are 989 federal postings open in Missouri (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 11.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Other services | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,339 |
| Income per person | $32,713 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,109 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 22.1% |
| Median home value | $172,900 |
| Homeowners | 60.9% |
| Poverty rate | 15.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.70%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 21.9% |
| Born abroad | 5.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 62.1% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.1 | 28 | 32 |
| Feb | -0.3 | 31 | 42 |
| Mar | 6.5 | 44 | 69 |
| Apr | 12.8 | 55 | 106 |
| May | 18.3 | 65 | 141 |
| Jun | 23.7 | 75 | 140 |
| Jul | 26.1 | 79 | 108 |
| Aug | 25.1 | 77 | 128 |
| Sep | 20.4 | 69 | 91 |
| Oct | 12.9 | 55 | 91 |
| Nov | 6.3 | 43 | 47 |
| Dec | 0.2 | 32 | 43 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | MO | 11 mi | 516,045 | $69,958 | $1,292 |
| Kansas City | KS | 21 mi | 155,135 | $62,401 | $1,123 |
| Overland Park | KS | 23 mi | 200,306 | $104,834 | $1,515 |
| Olathe | KS | 29 mi | 145,057 | $114,009 | $1,314 |
| Topeka | KS | 72 mi | 125,786 | $56,956 | $979 |
| Columbia | MO | 109 mi | 128,548 | $66,498 | $1,097 |
| Springfield | MO | 143 mi | 169,954 | $49,311 | $964 |
| Lincoln | NE | 171 mi | 294,856 | $71,867 | $1,086 |
| Omaha | NE | 175 mi | 489,263 | $71,640 | $1,229 |
| Des Moines | IA | 176 mi | 212,421 | $65,932 | $1,090 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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121,740 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,109 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 22.1% of the median household income.
$60,339 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
5.6% (ACS 2020–2024 estimate).
Missouri. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.