Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TX
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$29.75/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Athens, TX is $29.75 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Texas average of $34.86.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Athens, TX compared to State and National Averages
$29.75/hour
Athens, TX
33% lower than the US average.
$34.86/hour
Texas
14% lower than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Dallas, Texas
$47/hour
This is 36% higher than the Athens average of $29.75.
Richardson, Texas
$37/hour
This is 19% higher than the Athens average of $29.75.
Plano, Texas
$40/hour
This is 26% higher than the Athens average of $29.75.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas City, Texas | $48 | $52 |
| Dallas, Texas | $47 | $55 |
| Houston, Texas | $44 | $54 |
| Plano, Texas | $40 | $55 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $40 | $50 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $40 | $50 |
| Shenandoah, Texas | $39 | $50 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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