Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$48.51/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in New York is $48.51 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $49.54.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$48.51/hour
New York
2% lower than the US average.
$49.54/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Manhattan, New York reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $49 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Delaware ($61) and Maryland ($54). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the New York average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $49 per hour — Massachusetts pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $69 | $73 |
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New York?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the New York average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 20% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $57 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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