As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Medical Surgical Nurse in New York, NY is $120,128, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,310 weekly, or $10,011 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Surgical Nurse in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Medical Surgical Nurse in New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $100,812 to $136,474. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,017) and 75th percentile ($128,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,474 per year. This $18,667 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Nursing Practice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Medical Surgical Nurse often earn 9.0% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 statewide for Medical Surgical Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Surgical Nurse Salary $100,812 New York, NY August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Medical Surgical Nurse Salary $110,017 New York, NY August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Medical Surgical Nurse Salary $120,128 New York, NY August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Medical Surgical Nurse Salary $128,684 New York, NY August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Medical Surgical Nurse Salary $136,474 New York, NY August 01, 2025
25% $110,017 10% $100,812 90% $136,474 75% $128,684 $120,128 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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