Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$50.27/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $50.27 per hour. This is 13% higher than the Arizona average of $43.61.

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$50.27/hour

Phoenix, AZ

3% higher than the US average.

$43.61/hour

Arizona

11% lower than the US average.

$48.56/hour

United States

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

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San Diego, California

$50/hour

This is equal to the Phoenix average

Las Cruces, New Mexico

$33/hour

This is 53% lower than the Phoenix average of $50.27.

Whittier, California

$51/hour

This is 2% higher than the Phoenix average of $50.27.

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

Only Phoenix, Arizona reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Phoenix, Arizona.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona$50$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Phoenix?

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 23% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region$39$39

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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