Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Shelby, NC
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Shelby, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 50% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.48.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Shelby, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Shelby, NC
58% lower than the US average.
$45.48/hour
North Carolina
6% lower than the US average.
$48.00/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Shelby Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Shelby Compare to Other Cities
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$56/hour
This is 46% higher than the Shelby average of $30.29.
Morganton, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 26% higher than the Shelby average of $30.29.
Hickory, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 26% higher than the Shelby average of $30.29.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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