PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Nursing Education Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Orlando, FL
$101k–$154k/ year
New this week
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Apopka, FL
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Apopka area centers on $50.60 per hour, or about $105,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.25 and the upper quarter over $66.11. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Apopka metro area. That ranks 193rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 311th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Apopka and what they pay.
- $50.60median pay per hour, Orlando
- $41–$66typical range per hour
- 4,970nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles near Apopka
Roles in other cities of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area.
For youUpdated weekly
45+ more Nurse Manager & Leadership roles for you in Apopka, FL
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Get the Apopka Nurse Manager & Leadership pay report
Named employers near Apopka, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportNurse Manager & Leadership pay in Apopka, FL
The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 4,970 medical and health services managers employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.68 | $65,890 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.25 | $85,800 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.60 | $105,260 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.11 | $137,510 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.54 | $177,920 | 51% above U.S. median |
How Apopka ranks
- 193rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 311th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 19 Florida metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Apopka
- Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.60 median hour buys what $49.89 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.
Estimate your Apopka paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,822
- Per year: $91,080
- Per month: $7,590
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Apopka
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $147 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,589 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,657 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, 2 of the 12 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Va Medical Center Orlando, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health Orlando, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Orlando Orlando, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Clermont, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital Ocoee, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Oviedo Medical Center Oviedo, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucf Lake Nona Hospital Orlando, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uf Health Leesburg Hospital Leesburg, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Sanford, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Osceola Hospital Kissimmee, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Orange County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Orange County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocoee, FL | 8 mi | $50.60/hr | 51,269 |
| Sanford, FL | 17 mi | $50.60/hr | 66,919 |
| Deltona, FL | 24 mi | $49.43/hr | 100,513 |
| Port Orange, FL | 42 mi | $49.43/hr | 66,556 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 43 mi | $49.43/hr | 86,015 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 47 mi | $48.84/hr | 59,975 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Florida · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
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.
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 Apopka
Apopka city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Apopka, FL?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $50.60 per hour, about $105,260 a year. The middle half earn between $41.25 and $66.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Apopka a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 311th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Apopka?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Apopka.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Apopka as a nurse manager & leadership?
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.
Is Apopka in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Orange County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Apopka?
The federal per diem benchmark in Apopka is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Apopka?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Apopka and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Apopka.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Apopka pay nurse manager & leaderships? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
170+ Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Florida, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Nurse Leader pay reportApopka, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationOrlando, FL · 3 postings$61.25/ hr$44–$76
- Princeton Homecare Services, LLCMaitland, FL · 1 wage offer$51.01/ hr$51–$51
- Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.Celebration, FL · 1 wage offer$48.51/ hr$49–$49
- Excelsior Care Group LLCFort Meyers, FL · 1 wage offer$46.76/ hr$47–$47
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$61.25High$76
3 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Florida, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Nurse Leader roles
- Registered Nurse-Nursing Education Assistant Nurse ManagerPermanent$101k–$154k/ year
- Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager - Interventional and Specialty Nursing (Medical Specialty)Permanent$91k–$158k/ year
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.