Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$43.85/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Kentucky is $43.85 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $46.20.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$43.85/hour
Kentucky
5% lower than the US average.
$46.20/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Bowling Green, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $39 | $46 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Virginia ($49) and Georgia ($48). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Illinois pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Virginia | $49 | $52 |
| Georgia | $48 | $52 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $31. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 35% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $31 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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