Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Idaho
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$49.50/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Idaho is $49.50 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $49.23.
Last updated on January 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Idaho compared to National Averages
$49.50/hour
Idaho
1% higher than the US average.
$49.23/hour
United States
What cities in Idaho pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Idaho Falls, Idaho pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Caldwell, Idaho ($34) and Nampa, Idaho ($34). Idaho Falls, Idaho also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Idaho average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Idaho Falls, Idaho pays 4% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, Idaho | $48 | $50 |
| Caldwell, Idaho | $34 | $45 |
| Nampa, Idaho | $34 | $45 |
| Meridian, Idaho | $34 | $45 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Idaho compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Oregon ($61) and Colorado ($56). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Idaho average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — California pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $74 | $87 |
| Oregon | $61 | $67 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Arizona | $44 | $45 |
| South Dakota | $40 | $43 |
| Utah | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Idaho?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Idaho average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on January 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Med Surg
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Star, ID
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- West Valley Medical Center
- Caldwell, ID
$35-52/hour
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- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
- Idaho Falls, ID
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