Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New York

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New York?

The highest paying employer in New York for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 17% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in New York.

Q: What cities in New York pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Ontario is currently the highest paying city in New York for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $77/hr. This is 10% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in New York. Other top paying cities include Manhattan, paying up to $63/hr, Orangeburg, paying up to $61/hr, and Pound Ridge, paying up to $61/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$68.75/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in New York is $68.75 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $46.43.

Last updated on March 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$68.75/hour

New York

32% higher than the US average.

$46.43/hour

United States

What cities in New York pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Manhattan, New York	$55	$63
Brooklyn, New York	$45	$61
Mount Vernon, New York	$45	$61
Stony Brook, New York	$45	$61

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$64	$64
Delaware	$61	$61
Pennsylvania	$50	$50
Maryland	$49	$58
New Hampshire	$37	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New York?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$59	$77

Last updated on March 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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