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.

Post a Job Log In

Jobs in Independence, IA (116)

Q: Top jobs in Independence

Technologist Ultrasound Technologist Driver Travel Delivery Driver

Q: Independence Job Market

Independence has about 116 jobs hiring across 11 industries. The top industries hiring right now are: Healthcare , Transportation , Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management , Other , Personal & Home Services , Therapy , Nursing , Quality Assurance , Building & Construction , Manufacturing, Warehouse & Production , Skilled Trades & Manual Labor 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: Technologist , Ultrasound Technologist , Driver , Travel , Delivery Driver

EMT

AMR

Independence, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

$18.26 / hour

Full time housekeeper

Private Employer

Waterloo, IA

Hourly

Complete Surveys and Earn Up to $25 per

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Market Clerk

Fareway Meat & Grocery

Independence, IA

Direct Support Professional

Sevita

Center Point, IA

New

Hourly

$16.25 / hour

Truck Driver Company - 6mo EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - U.S. Xpress - OTR

U.S. Xpress - OTR

Vinton, IA

New

Driver

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

‌

Assistant Store Manager - Comprehensive Benefits Package

Shoe Carnival

Waterloo, IA

Retail

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$16.15 / hour

‌

OTR Dry Van Truck Driving Job in Cedar Falls, IA

J&R Schugel Trucking

Independence, IA

Driver

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$1,200 - $1,600 / week

‌

Class A Lease Purchase Truck Driver Job in Oelwein, IA($185K-$200K/YR)

Soar Transportation

Independence, IA

New

Driver

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$185k - $200k / year

‌

Regional Reefer Driver Job in Cedar Falls, IA (Avg. $75k/yr)

Schuster

Independence, IA

Driver

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$75k / year

‌

Part Time Sales Rep – Paid Weekly – Work from Home

Vector Marketing

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

$25 / hour

‌

Part-Time Work From Home Jobs

Gig Jobs

Waterloo, IA

‌

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

Andersen Corp

Vinton, Iowa

Hourly

PTO

Health Insurance

$20 / hour

‌

Aftermarket Territory Manager (IN, OH, MI)

CPM

Waterloo, Iowa

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

‌

Remote/Work from Home Benefits Rep

Global Elite

🌎 Remote

Remote

Education

‌

Postal Sortation Clerk

Postal Jobs Resource

Independence, Iowa

Hourly

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

$23.47 - $38.62 / hour

‌

Environmental Services Department Manager

Healthcare Services Group

Waterloo, IA

New

Hospitality

Dental Insurance

National Guard Employment Network

Waterloo, IA

Hourly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$49.2k / year

‌

NCAA Travel Coordinator - remote available

shortstravel.com

🌎 Remote

Remote

Hourly

Hospitality

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

‌

Instacart Shopper - Delivery Driver

Instacart

Independence, IA

Part-Time

Driver

Flexible Schedule

‌

Remote work from home ; Customer Service Excellence (Remote)

RealIT's

🌎 Remote

Remote

$9 - $14 / hour

‌

Get Paid to Test Products at Home – Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

OCPA

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Hourly

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

‌

Work from Home - Online Product Support (Entry Level)

GLOCPA

🌎 Remote

Remote

Entry-Level

‌

KFC Team Member

KFC

Waterloo, IA

New

Food Service

‌

Route Driver - Sales Representative

Aramark

Brandon, IA

Driver

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

‌

3rd Shift Blaster

Transco Railway Products

Oelwein, IA

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

‌

3rd Shift Blaster

Marmon Holdings

Oelwein, IA

New

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

‌

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 116 jobs hiring across 11 industries. The top 5 jobs currently available in Independence, IA are:

Daily Jobs in Your Email

By creating a job alert, you agree to the Joblist Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and to receiving marketing emails.

Need Extra Help?

Answer a few short questions and we'll create a personalized set of job matches.

From Our Blog

The Ways Job Applicants Can Stand Out in a Crowded Market

How Job-Seekers Are Finding New Opportunities During a Pandemic

Search for jobs near Independence, IA

Here are some popular cities nearby

Top jobs in Independence, IA

Here are some top jobs in Independence, IA