Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Petersburg, VA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$35.34/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Petersburg, VA is $35.34 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Virginia average of $52.23.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Petersburg, VA compared to State and National Averages
$35.34/hour
Petersburg, VA
27% lower than the US average.
$52.23/hour
Virginia
14% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Petersburg Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Petersburg Compare to Other Cities
Hopewell, Virginia
$51/hour
This is 30% higher than the Petersburg average of $35.34.
Richmond, Virginia
$44/hour
This is 19% higher than the Petersburg average of $35.34.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
$60/hour
This is 41% higher than the Petersburg average of $35.34.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Fredericksburg, Virginia ($60) and Herndon, Virginia ($59). Fredericksburg, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Petersburg, VA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 73% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $60 | $64 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Salem, Virginia | $48 | $52 |
| Blacksburg, Virginia | $47 | $53 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $44 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Petersburg?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Petersburg, VA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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