Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$46.70/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse is $46.70 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $48.46.
Last updated on September 2, 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
$46.70/hour
4% lower than the nursing US average.
$48.46/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 |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $100 |
| Massachusetts | $67 | $82 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Oregon | $60 | $78 |
| Minnesota | $57 | $65 |
| North Dakota | $55 | $63 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Alaska | $55 | $61 |
| New Jersey | $54 | $61 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| New Mexico | $52 | $72 |
| New York | $51 | $63 |
| Missouri | $50 | $60 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $55 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $49 | $54 |
| Illinois | $49 | $50 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Arizona | $48 | $59 |
| Pennsylvania | $47 | $55 |
| Vermont | $47 | $50 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Iowa | $47 | $50 |
| Maine | $47 | $50 |
| Texas | $46 | $63 |
| Kansas | $46 | $59 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| West Virginia | $41 | $47 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Connecticut | $40 | $54 |
| Rhode Island | $40 | $50 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $36 | $46 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Florida | $33 | $41 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $97 | $111 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $58 | $79 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time | $57 | $58 |
| Medasource | $55 | $55 |
| UW Health | $52 | $59 |
| Tenet Desert | $51 | $72 |
| United Health Services | $50 | $51 |
| Adventist Health | $49 | $67 |
| Bluebird Staffing | $49 | $49 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $52 |
Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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