Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Fredericksburg is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $63/hr. This is 47% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Reston, paying up to $62/hr, Hopewell, paying up to $56/hr, and Richmond, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$29.88/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Salem, VA is $29.88 per hour. This is 63% lower than the Virginia average of $48.69.

Last updated on November 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$29.88/hour

Salem, VA

61% lower than the US average.

$48.69/hour

Virginia

1% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

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

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Danville, Virginia

$31/hour

This is 55% lower than the Salem average of $47.94.

Beckley, West Virginia

$30/hour

This is 61% lower than the Salem average of $47.94.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 45% lower than the Salem average of $47.94.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fredericksburg, Virginia	$56	$63
Reston, Virginia	$55	$62
Hopewell, Virginia	$51	$56
Richmond, Virginia	$49	$54
Salem, Virginia	$48	$52
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Salem?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$44
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$39	$39

Last updated on November 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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