Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Albany, NY
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$34.54/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Albany, NY is $34.54 per hour. This is 44% lower than the New York average of $49.84.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Albany, NY compared to State and National Averages
$34.54/hour
Albany, NY
46% lower than the US average.
$49.84/hour
New York
1% lower than the US average.
$50.33/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
Manchester, New Hampshire
$36/hour
This is 4% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
Rochester, New Hampshire
$34/hour
This is 1% lower than the Albany average of $34.54.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$36/hour
This is 4% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 59% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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