Nurse Informaticist jobs in Tampa, FL
Nurse Informaticists in the Tampa area earn a median of $40.53 per hour, about $84,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.73 and $48.05. That ranks 154th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 282nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Tampa. The free report below lists employers near Tampa and what they pay.
- $40.53median pay per hour, Tampa
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 35,050nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Tampa, 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 35,050 registered nurses employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 24.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.68 | $67,970 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.73 | $78,480 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.53 | $84,290 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.05 | $99,940 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.27 | $114,960 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Tampa ranks
- 154th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 282nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Tampa
- Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.53 median hour buys what $40.17 buys at the national price level, 11% 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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- Per year: $72,954
- Per month: $6,080
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Tampa
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Tampa.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa Va Medical Center Tampa, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Tampa Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park, FL | 16 mi | $40.53/hr | 53,503 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 17 mi | $40.53/hr | 267,102 |
| Lakeland, FL | 33 mi | $38.98/hr | 124,990 |
| Bradenton, FL | 34 mi | $39.83/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 44 mi | $39.83/hr | 57,764 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 46 mi | $38.98/hr | 59,975 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Tampa
Tampa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Tampa, FL?
Nurse Informaticists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $40.53 per hour, about $84,290 a year. The middle half earn between $37.73 and $48.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tampa a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 282nd of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Tampa?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Tampa, led by Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Tampa 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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- 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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