Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: University Place, WA

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$71.53/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in University Place, WA is $71.53 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $45.61.

Last updated on April 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in University Place, WA compared to State and National Averages

$71.53/hour

University Place, WA

36% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in University Place Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$57/hour

Phoenix, Arizona

$50/hour

What cities in Washington pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Only Vancouver, Washington reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Vancouver, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Washington average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $72 per hour — Vancouver, Washington pays 36% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Vancouver, Washington$46$60

Last updated on April 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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