Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 92% lower than the New York average of $70.12.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
9% lower than the US average.
$70.12/hour
New York
43% higher than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is equal to the Rochester average
Bristol, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 7% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Windsor, Connecticut
--/hour
What cities in New York pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
| Stony Brook, New York | $45 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rochester?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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