Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$39.39/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Florida is $39.39 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $50.04.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.39/hour

Florida

27% lower than the US average.

$50.04/hour

United States

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

Quincy, Florida pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Kissimmee, Florida ($48) and Clearwater, Florida ($48). For comparison, the Florida average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $39 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 35% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida$53$53
Kissimmee, Florida$48$51
Clearwater, Florida$48$48
Orlando, Florida$46$47
Tallahassee, Florida$45$51
Brandon, Florida$44$45
Gainesville, Florida$43$51
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Virginia ($50) and North Carolina ($47). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $39 per hour — Georgia pays 31% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$51$53
Virginia$50$56
North Carolina$47$58
Kentucky$44$46
Tennessee$37$40
South Carolina$37$43
Alabama$36$40
Louisiana$31$35
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Florida?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36) and University of Miami ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$53
Patterns Hiring - Perm$36$36
University of Miami$34$34
CoreMedical Group Perm$34$37
Navitas Healthcare$34$37
Tampa General Hospital$33$47
Pyramid Consulting$31$31

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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