Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$32.35/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Richmond, VA is $32.35 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Virginia average of $48.72.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$32.35/hour

Richmond, VA

57% lower than the US average.

$48.72/hour

Virginia

4% lower than the US average.

$50.70/hour

United States

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

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Hopewell, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 5% higher than the Richmond average of $47.72.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

$56/hour

This is 15% higher than the Richmond average of $47.72.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 19% lower than the Richmond average of $47.72.

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

Herndon, Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Reston, Virginia ($57). Ashburn, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $32 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 89% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia	$61	$62
Ashburn, Virginia	$60	$63
Reston, Virginia	$57	$62
Fredericksburg, Virginia	$56	$60
Hopewell, Virginia	$50	$53
Salem, Virginia	$50	$52
Richmond, Virginia	$48	$48
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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