Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$67.67/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 4% lower than the California average of $70.34.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Palo Alto, CA compared to State and National Averages
$67.67/hour
Palo Alto, CA
25% higher than the US average.
$70.34/hour
California
28% higher than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
$34/hour
This is 101% lower than the Palo Alto average of $67.67.
Idaho Falls, Idaho
$48/hour
This is 42% lower than the Palo Alto average of $67.67.
Grand Junction, Colorado
$35/hour
This is 91% lower than the Palo Alto average of $67.67.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $76 per hour, followed by Los Gatos, California ($68) and Mountain View, California ($68). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $103. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Registered Nurses is $68 per hour — Clovis, California pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $76 | $103 |
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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