Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$28.78/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Utah is $28.78 per hour. This is 60% lower than the US average of $46.11.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$28.78/hour
Utah
60% lower than the US average.
$46.11/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($61) and Colorado ($55). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Utah average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $29 per hour — California pays 130% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $66 | $81 |
| New Mexico | $61 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Arizona | $44 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Utah?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Utah average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $35 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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