Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Riverside, CA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$50.75/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Riverside, CA is $50.75 per hour. This is 38% lower than the California average of $70.05.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Riverside, CA compared to State and National Averages
$50.75/hour
Riverside, CA
3% higher than the US average.
$70.05/hour
California
30% higher than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities
Whittier, California
$51/hour
This is 1% higher than the Riverside average of $50.75.
Lakewood, California
$51/hour
This is 1% higher than the Riverside average of $50.75.
Pasadena, California
$51/hour
This is 1% higher than the Riverside average of $50.75.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, along with 2 others, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Riverside, CA average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 33% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Riverside?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. For comparison, the Riverside, CA average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $53 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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