Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salary in the United States

How much does a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States is $106,747 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,540
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,507 to $119,201
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,094
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View as table View as graph 25% $97,507 10% $89,094 90% $130,540 75% $119,201 $106,747 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $119,201 $9,933 $2,292 $57
Average $106,747 $8,896 $2,053 $51
25th Percentile $97,507 $8,126 $1,875 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries

A Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $102,829
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,511
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,747
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,875
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,241
Levels Salary
Entry Level Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)$102,829
Intermediate Level Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)$103,511
Senior Level Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)$106,747
Specialist Level Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)$111,875
Expert Level Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)$112,241
$102,829 0 yr
$103,511 < 2 yrs
$106,747 2-4 yrs
$111,875 5-8 yrs
$112,241 > 8 yrs
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How Do Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $118,190.
  • California: $117,742.
  • Massachusetts: $116,173.

Top Paying Cities for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $134,640
  • San Francisco: $133,166
  • Oakland: $130,359

What Skills Can Increase a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.51% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.51%
Nursing Practice 2.87%
Patient Safety 1.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s salary.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Written Communication
$115,287
8%
Time Management
$114,219
7%
Confidentiality
$111,017
4%
Problem Solving
$111,017
4%
Accountability
$108,882
2%
Innovation
$108,882
2%
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Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$128,096$62.020%

How Education impacts a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)s enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) with a Associate's Degree is between $104,834 and $110,810).

Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.9%
High School 8.9%
Associates 44.3%
Bachelors 40.5%
Masters 5.1%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Salaries for a Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $211,283 in 2023 to around $205,500 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Over Time

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2023
$211,283
2024
$213,551
2025
$205,500
2026
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2023 $211,283
2024 $213,551
2025 $205,500
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Most common benefits for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

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FAQ about Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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