Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$44.36/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Utah is $44.36 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$44.36/hour
Utah
2% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Utah pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Sandy, Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Draper, Utah pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, all averaging $34 per hour. Sandy, Utah also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Utah average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — Sandy, Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Draper, Utah pay 24% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Salt Lake City, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Draper, Utah | $34 | $45 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($67) and Oregon ($61). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $89. For comparison, the Utah average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — California pays 66% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $74 | $89 |
| New Mexico | $67 | $72 |
| Oregon | $61 | $67 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Nevada | $53 | $65 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
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 $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Utah average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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