Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$43.39/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse is $43.39 per hour. This is 7% lower than the nursing US average of $46.33.
Last updated on April 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$43.39/hour
7% lower than the nursing US average.
$46.33/hour
United States
Where do Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $78 | $95 |
| California | $75 | $93 |
| New York | $64 | $81 |
| Massachusetts | $64 | $71 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| New Jersey | $56 | $61 |
| Nevada | $53 | $59 |
| New Mexico | $52 | $69 |
| Missouri | $51 | $58 |
| Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Maryland | $49 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Illinois | $49 | $59 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $54 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Colorado | $47 | $52 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $52 |
| West Virginia | $45 | $48 |
| Arizona | $44 | $55 |
| Utah | $44 | $45 |
| Alaska | $44 | $59 |
| Ohio | $43 | $47 |
| Texas | $42 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $53 |
| Vermont | $42 | $42 |
| Michigan | $41 | $48 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Alabama | $40 | $44 |
| Florida | $36 | $45 |
| Maine | $34 | $45 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $45 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $42 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Desert | $69 | $85 |
| Adventist Health | $57 | $69 |
| Community Medical Centers | $56 | $59 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| UW Health | $51 | $54 |
| Pyramid Consulting | $46 | $46 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $46 | $51 |
| St. Luke's Health System | $45 | $45 |
| TK Health | $42 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
Last updated on April 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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