Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$41.03/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $41.03 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Arizona average of $47.66.

Last updated on April 28, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$41.03/hour

Tucson, AZ

11% lower than the US average.

$47.66/hour

Arizona

5% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

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

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Las Cruces, New Mexico

$33/hour

This is 44% lower than the Tucson average of $47.11.

El Paso, Texas

$36/hour

This is 32% lower than the Tucson average of $47.11.

Redlands, California

$51/hour

This is 7% higher than the Tucson average of $47.11.

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

Phoenix, Arizona pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($47) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$50	$53
Tucson, Arizona	$47	$52
Glendale, Arizona	$45	$46
Goodyear, Arizona	$44	$46

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

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($41) and Tenet-AZ Region ($40). For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $41 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 10% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm	$45	$45
Perm Staff Jobs	$41	$41
Tenet-AZ Region	$40	$40

Last updated on April 28, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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