FL · Gainesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Gainesville, FL

Nurse Informaticists in the Gainesville area earn a median of $40.72 per hour, about $84,710 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.97 and $49.49. That ranks 146th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 204th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gainesville.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Gainesville, FL

The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,000 registered nurses employed in the Gainesville metro area, 46.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.97$72,74022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.97$72,74022% below U.S. median
Median$40.72$84,71010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.49$102,94010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.50$109,20017% above U.S. median

How Gainesville ranks

  • 146th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 204th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 20 Florida metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gainesville

  • Overall prices in Gainesville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.72 median hour buys what $42.10 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,466
  • Per year: $73,296
  • Per month: $6,108
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gainesville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Gainesville

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Uf Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Hca Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Ocala, FL37 mi$36.74/hr70,251
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$38.87/hr1,009,833
Palm Coast, FL67 mi$39.49/hr106,729
Daytona Beach, FL82 mi$39.49/hr86,015
Apopka, FL84 mi$39.15/hr62,777
Deltona, FL87 mi$39.49/hr100,513

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Florida · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Gainesville

Gainesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Gainesville, FL?

Nurse Informaticists in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $40.72 per hour, about $84,710 a year. The middle half earn between $34.97 and $49.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gainesville a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Gainesville ranks 204th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 146th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Gainesville?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, led by Uf Health Shands Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Gainesville as a nurse informaticist?

Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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Low$37Median$53.34High$80

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