Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$48.68/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Virginia is $48.68 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $45.43.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$48.68/hour
Virginia
7% higher than the US average.
$45.43/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($40). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $49 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and North Carolina ($46). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Virginia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $49 per hour — Maryland pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| District of Columbia | $42 | $45 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Virginia average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Virginia
Be the first to know about new jobs for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
