Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Petersburg, FL

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$31.51/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $31.51 per hour. This is 24% lower than the Florida average of $38.97.

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Saint Petersburg, FL compared to State and National Averages

$31.51/hour

Saint Petersburg, FL

61% lower than the US average.

$38.97/hour

Florida

30% lower than the US average.

$50.78/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities

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Largo, Florida

$40/hour

This is 3% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.89.

Clearwater, Florida

$48/hour

This is 14% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.89.

Tampa, Florida

$35/hour

This is 16% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.89.

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

Quincy, Florida pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($48) and Kissimmee, Florida ($46). Quincy, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $32 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 68% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida	$53	$53
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48
Kissimmee, Florida	$46	$51
Orlando, Florida	$46	$47
Orange Park, Florida	$45	$45
Gainesville, Florida	$45	$51
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$32	$32

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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