Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$52.87/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Virginia is $52.87 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $43.50.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$52.87/hour

Virginia

18% higher than the US average.

$43.50/hour

United States

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

Ashburn, Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Fredericksburg, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $53 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 16% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Ashburn, Virginia$61$63
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Fredericksburg, Virginia$59$63
Reston, Virginia$59$62
Hopewell, Virginia$50$56
Salem, Virginia$49$52
Blacksburg, Virginia$47$53
Richmond, Virginia$44$48
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and North Carolina ($46). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $53 per hour — Georgia pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$50$53
Pennsylvania$50$55
North Carolina$46$58
Kentucky$44$46
Ohio$43$44
Alabama$40$40
Tennessee$38$40
South Carolina$37$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Virginia?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Virginia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$46$52
CloudinfraIT Inc$40$40

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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