Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$44.18/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Kentucky is $44.18 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $43.14.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$44.18/hour
Kentucky
2% higher than the US average.
$43.14/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Bowling Green, Kentucky pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Frankfort, Kentucky ($42). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $46 | $46 |
| Frankfort, Kentucky | $42 | $42 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Georgia ($50) and North Carolina ($47). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $56 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Illinois | $47 | $54 |
| Ohio | $43 | $44 |
| 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 Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $46 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
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- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
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- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
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- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
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