Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

The highest paying employer in Kentucky for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $37/hr. This is 14% lower than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Kentucky.

Q: What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Bowling Green is currently the highest paying city in Kentucky for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $38/hr. This is 12% lower than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Kentucky. Other top paying cities include Florence, paying up to $46/hr, Falmouth, paying up to $46/hr, and Covington, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$42.04/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Kentucky is $42.04 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $45.91.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.04/hour

Kentucky

9% lower than the US average.

$45.91/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky	$38	$38

How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Georgia	$49	$53
Virginia	$48	$52
Illinois	$47	$49
North Carolina	$45	$58
South Carolina	$37	$44
Tennessee	$36	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$38

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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