Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$41.28/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Louisiana is $41.28 per hour. This is 5% lower 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 Louisiana compared to National Averages
$41.28/hour
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$43.14/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($50) and Missouri ($47). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — Texas pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Missouri | $47 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $43 | $51 |
| Alabama | $40 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
TK Health pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — TK Health pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $40 | $40 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $41 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Alexandria, LA
$25-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Alexandria, LA
$30-34/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Alexandria, LA
$20-33/hour
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