Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Springs, CA

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$84.90/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Palm Springs, CA is $84.90 per hour. This is 21% higher than the California average of $67.03.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Palm Springs, CA compared to State and National Averages

$84.90/hour

Palm Springs, CA

43% higher than the US average.

$67.03/hour

California

28% higher than the US average.

$48.32/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Palm Springs Compare to Other Cities

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

$36/hour

This is 135% lower than the Palm Springs average of $84.90.

Grand Junction, Colorado

$35/hour

This is 139% lower than the Palm Springs average of $84.90.

Amarillo, Texas

$32/hour

This is 161% lower than the Palm Springs average of $84.90.

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

Los Gatos, California and Palo Alto, California pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, both averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Palm Springs, CA average for Registered Nurses is $85 per hour — Los Gatos, California and Palo Alto, California pay 20% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Los Gatos, California	$68	$95
Palo Alto, California	$68	$95

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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