Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Vermont
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$41.12/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Vermont is $41.12 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $44.00.
Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Vermont compared to National Averages
$41.12/hour
Vermont
7% lower than the US average.
$44.00/hour
United States
What cities in Vermont pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Burlington, Vermont reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Burlington, Vermont also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Vermont average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Burlington, Vermont pays 17% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, Vermont | $34 | $46 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Vermont compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Pennsylvania ($50). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Vermont average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Massachusetts pays 70% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $73 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $53 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
| Alabama | $36 | $40 |
Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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