Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$66.81/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in California is $66.81 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $43.50.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$66.81/hour
California
35% higher than the US average.
$43.50/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Los Gatos, California and Palo Alto, California pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, both averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the California average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $67 per hour — Los Gatos, California and Palo Alto, California pay 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Oregon ($61) and Colorado ($56). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the California average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $67 per hour — New Mexico pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $66 | $72 |
| Oregon | $61 | $68 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Texas | $50 | $61 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
| Arizona | $47 | $53 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in California?
Adventist Health pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Community Medical Centers ($58) and Tenet Desert ($57). Tenet Desert has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the California average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $67 per hour — Adventist Health pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $62 | $62 |
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $58 |
| Tenet Desert | $57 | $75 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
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- Hi-Desert Medical Center
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$48-72/hour
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- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
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$48-67/hour
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- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
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