Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: San Mateo, CA
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$66.35/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in San Mateo, CA is $66.35 per hour. This is 1% lower than the California average of $67.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in San Mateo, CA compared to State and National Averages
$66.35/hour
San Mateo, CA
27% higher than the US average.
$67.03/hour
California
28% higher than the US average.
$48.12/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Mateo Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Mateo Compare to Other Cities
Burbank, California
$68/hour
This is 2% higher than the San Mateo average of $66.35.
Pasadena, California
$51/hour
This is 30% lower than the San Mateo average of $66.35.
Los Angeles, California
$51/hour
This is 30% lower than the San Mateo average of $66.35.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, along with 3 others, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the San Mateo, CA average for Registered Nurses is $66 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
| Campbell, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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