Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$51.42/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rhode Island is $51.42 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $45.43.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$51.42/hour
Rhode Island
12% higher than the US average.
$45.43/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Pennsylvania ($50). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New York | $50 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
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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