Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$49.89/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Georgia is $49.89 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $42.64.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$49.89/hour
Georgia
15% higher than the US average.
$42.64/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Columbus, Georgia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $160 per hour, followed by Newnan, Georgia ($52) and Fayetteville, Georgia ($52). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 220% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Georgia | $160 | $180 |
| Newnan, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Fayetteville, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Conyers, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Augusta, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Cartersville, Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($48) and Kentucky ($44). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Georgia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Virginia pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $43 | $51 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $43 |
| Alabama | $40 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $159. For comparison, the Georgia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $159 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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