Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$50.20/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $50.20 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Arizona average of $46.91.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.20/hour

Phoenix, AZ

8% higher than the US average.

$46.91/hour

Arizona

2% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

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

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Tucson, Arizona

$47/hour

This is 7% lower than the Phoenix average of $50.20.

Las Vegas, Nevada

$44/hour

This is 14% lower than the Phoenix average of $50.20.

Redlands, California

$51/hour

This is 1% higher than the Phoenix average of $50.20.

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

Phoenix, Arizona pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($47) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. 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$56
Tucson, Arizona$47$52
Glendale, Arizona$45$46
Goodyear, Arizona$43$46
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 November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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