Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, GA

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$32.97/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Athens, GA is $32.97 per hour. This is 56% lower than the Georgia average of $51.49.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages

$32.97/hour

Athens, GA

40% lower than the US average.

$51.49/hour

Georgia

11% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Covington, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.

Stockbridge, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.

Atlanta, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 7% higher than the Athens average of $32.97.

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

Conyers, Georgia, Smyrna, Georgia, and Roswell, Georgia pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, all averaging $35 per hour. Conyers, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Conyers, Georgia, Smyrna, Georgia, and Roswell, Georgia pay 7% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Conyers, Georgia	$35	$48
Smyrna, Georgia	$35	$48
Roswell, Georgia	$35	$48

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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