Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$36.54/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 36% lower than the New York average of $49.84.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages

$36.54/hour

Rochester, NY

39% lower than the US average.

$49.84/hour

New York

2% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

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

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Danbury, Connecticut

$44/hour

This is 18% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.

Stamford, Connecticut

$57/hour

This is 36% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.

Norwalk, Connecticut

$57/hour

This is 36% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.

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

Manhattan, New York pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 50% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Manhattan, New York	$55	$63
Brooklyn, New York	$45	$61

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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