Med Surg / Telemetry nurse pay
$130,837median posted offer#50 of 379 specialties
Read from 30 live Med Surg / Telemetry postings that state pay — 37% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $125k
- 25th percentile
- $125k
- 75th percentile
- $144k
- 90th percentile
- $144k
Where does your pay sit in Med Surg / Telemetry?
Checked against 30 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $125k
- 25th percentile
- $125k
- 75th percentile
- $144k
- 90th percentile
- $144k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Med Surg / Telemetry pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $143,936 | $146k | 12 |
| 2 | Texas | $124,800 | $131k | 16 |
| 3 | California | $108,586 | $109k | 6 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Med Surg / Telemetry nurses make?
- Across 30 live Med Surg / Telemetry postings that state pay, the median offer is $130,837 a year. The middle half runs $124,800–$143,936, and the top 10% start at $144,187.
- Does Med Surg / Telemetry pay more than nursing overall?
- Med Surg / Telemetry ranks #50 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 37% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Med Surg / Telemetry nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Massachusetts ($143,936), #2 Texas ($124,800), #3 California ($108,586). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.