Average Pediatric Med Surg Nurse Salary

$53.88/hour

The average salary for a Pediatric Med Surg Nurse is $53.88 per hour. This is 16% higher than the nursing US average of $45.37.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Pediatric Med Surg Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$53.88/hour

16% higher than the nursing US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

Where do Pediatric Med Surg Nurses get paid the most?

Wisconsin pays Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and Michigan ($40). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the national average for Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $54 per hour — Wisconsin pays 12% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$60$69
Texas$52$61
Michigan$40$48
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Pediatric Med Surg Nurse jobs?

UW Health pays Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($38) and Tampa General Hospital ($33). UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the national average for Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $54 per hour — UW Health pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
UW Health$52$54
Perm Staff Jobs$38$44
Tampa General Hospital$33$33
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet$32$32

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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