Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Desert, CA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$70.17/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Palm Desert, CA is $70.17 per hour. This is 28% higher than the US average of $50.37.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Palm Desert, CA compared to State and National Averages
$70.17/hour
Palm Desert, CA
28% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
Thousand Oaks, California
$77/hour
Las Vegas, Nevada
$68/hour
Fresno, California
$69/hour
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Thousand Oaks, California ($77) and Fresno, California ($69). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $105. For comparison, the California average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $70 per hour — Clovis, California pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $79 | $105 |
| Thousand Oaks, California | $77 | $88 |
| Fresno, California | $69 | $97 |
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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