Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$43.86/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Arizona is $43.86 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $49.58.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages

$43.86/hour

Arizona

13% lower than the US average.

$49.58/hour

United States

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Phoenix, Arizona pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45) and Goodyear, Arizona ($43). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Arizona average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $44 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 16% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona$51$60
Glendale, Arizona$45$46
Goodyear, Arizona$43$46
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?

California pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Nevada ($53). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Arizona average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $44 per hour — California pays 60% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$70$84
Colorado$56$63
Nevada$53$65
Texas$50$60
New Mexico$50$51
Kansas$50$59
Idaho$50$50
Oklahoma$41$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Arizona?

Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($40) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($39). Patterns Hiring - Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Arizona average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $44 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 8% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Patterns Hiring - Perm$41$46
CoreMedical Group Perm$40$40
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$39$42
Tenet-AZ Region$39$39

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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