The population of Independence was estimated to be 6,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Independence is about 23% lower than the national average.

The State of Iowa enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $4.35 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Independence may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Q: Top jobs in Independence

Truck Driver Driver Provider Paramedic Registered Nurse

Q: Independence Job Market

Independence has about 122 jobs hiring across 10 industries. The top industries hiring right now are: Transportation , Healthcare , Nursing , Personal & Home Services , Other , Skilled Trades & Manual Labor , Retail , Office & Administrative , Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management , Manufacturing, Warehouse & Production Once you’ve narrowed down the industry you’d like to work in, it’s time to pick a job! The top 5 jobs currently available in Independence are: Truck Driver , Driver , Provider , Paramedic , Registered Nurse

Introductory Warehouse Associate - Nordstrom Distribution Center

Nordstrom

Manchester, IA

Hourly

Warehouse

Diversity Leader

401(k)

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$20.95 - $22.65 / hour

CPA

ADAMS EVENSON AND CO PC

Waterloo, IA

Health Insurance

Home Health Aide -

BrightStar Care

Center Point, IA

Part-Time

Hospitality

$15 / hour

Travel Ultrasound - $1,853 per week in Independence, IA

AlliedTravelCareers

Independence, IA

New

Hospitality

Health Insurance

$1,853 / week

Full time housekeeper

Private Employer

Waterloo, IA

Hourly

Plant Manager

CPM Acquisition Corp

Jesup, IA

New

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Earn Money For Completing Surveys

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

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Market Clerk

Fareway Meat & Grocery

Independence, IA

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Welder

Saige Partners

Independence, Iowa

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Schedule Planner I - Material Planning and Control

Volt

Waterloo, Iowa

New

Hourly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$22 / hour

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Tour Guide-SAN-AHK-005

Software Galaxy Systems

Waterloo, Iowa

Part-Time

Hourly

Hospitality

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Education

$17 / hour

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Schedule Planner I - Material Planning and Control

Aditi Consulting

Waterloo, Iowa

Hourly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$23.92 - $25 / hour

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Direct Support Professional

Sevita

Evansdale, IA

Hourly

$15.25 / hour

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Part-Time Work From Home Jobs

Gig Jobs

Waterloo, IA

New

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General Production Worker

Aerotek

Independence, Iowa

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Residential Marketing Associate - Waterloo, IA / Cedar Valley, IA

Andersen Corp

Vinton, Iowa

Hourly

PTO

Health Insurance

$20 / hour

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Recruiter/ Account Manager

Monument Consulting

Waterloo, Iowa

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$73k - $88k / year

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Gastroenterologist in Iowa - $700K Guarantee $150K in Bonuses

Trinity Health

Waterloo, IA

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$700k / year

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Auto Center Retail Manager

Sam's Club

La Porte City, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

$18 - $25 / hour

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Part-time Home Health Aide

HCAOA

Waterloo, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

Hospitality

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

$17 - $20 / hour

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Patient Care Tech

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

Waterloo, IA

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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District Manager

Driveline

Waterloo, IA

Hourly

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$43.9k - $45k / year

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Sales Representative: $2000 Sign-On Bonus

UScellular

Manchester, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

Hospitality

$2,000 sign-on bonus

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Tyson Foods

Waterloo, IA

Hourly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

OCPA

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Hourly

$25 / hour

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Remote Customer Service Representative – Product Testing

GLOCPA

🌎 Remote

Remote

Entry-Level

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Market Clerk

Fareway Meat & Grocery

Independence, IA

Employment in Independence

Population

The population of Independence, IA was estimated to be 6,100 in 2022. The median age of the Independence population is 40.8.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Independence, IA is about 23% lower than the national average. The median household income in Independence is $58,631.

Independence, IA Education

High School Graduate: 39%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 10%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 26%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 56%
High School Graduate: 84%
Some College: 91%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 94%

Unemployment Rate by Education

High School Graduate: 5%
Some College: 1%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Independence, IA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Buchanan

Independence Job Market

Independence has about 122 jobs hiring across 10 industries. The top 5 jobs currently available in Independence, IA are:

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