Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

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

Richmond is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $56/hr. This is 43% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Culpeper, paying up to $53/hr, Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, and Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/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 8% lower than the Virginia average of $32.41.

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

64% lower than the US average.

$32.41/hour

Virginia

51% lower than the US average.

$48.97/hour

United States

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

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Beckley, West Virginia

$30/hour

This is 6% lower than the Salem average of $31.38.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 5% higher than the Salem average of $31.38.

Henderson, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 4% lower than the Salem average of $31.38.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Richmond, Virginia	$53	$56
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
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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