Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Altoona, PA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$32.48/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Altoona, PA is $32.48 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $49.11.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Altoona, PA compared to State and National Averages
$32.48/hour
Altoona, PA
40% lower than the US average.
$49.11/hour
Pennsylvania
8% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities
Salisbury, Maryland
$49/hour
This is 33% higher than the Altoona average of $32.48.
Richmond, Virginia
$44/hour
This is 26% higher than the Altoona average of $32.48.
Salem, Virginia
$48/hour
This is 33% higher than the Altoona average of $32.48.
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Eagleville, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Eagleville, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Eagleville, Pennsylvania pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Eagleville, Pennsylvania | $37 | $49 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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