FL · Gainesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Gainesville, FL

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Gainesville area centers on $56.34 per hour, or about $117,190 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.78 and the upper quarter over $75.20. That ranks 113th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 93rd of 333 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.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Gainesville, FL

The metro median is 10% above the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 860 medical and health services managers employed in the Gainesville metro area, 5.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.55).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.97$64,42045% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.78$86,90026% below U.S. median
Median$56.34$117,1901% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$75.20$156,42033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.10$170,77045% above U.S. median

How Gainesville ranks

  • 113th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 93rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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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 $56.34 median hour buys what $58.24 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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 Gainesville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,028
  • Per year: $101,412
  • Per month: $8,451
  • 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.

Travel assignment per diem in Gainesville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Florida

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Hospitals in Gainesville

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

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.

Primary care shortage areas in Alachua County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Alachua County (1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Ocala, FL37 mi$46.98/hr70,251
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$51.73/hr1,009,833
Palm Coast, FL67 mi$49.43/hr106,729
Daytona Beach, FL82 mi$49.43/hr86,015
Apopka, FL84 mi$50.60/hr62,777
Deltona, FL87 mi$49.43/hr100,513

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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.

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 manager & leaderships make in Gainesville, FL?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $56.34 per hour, about $117,190 a year. The middle half earn between $41.78 and $75.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gainesville a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Gainesville ranks 93rd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships 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 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 Gainesville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Alachua 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 Gainesville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gainesville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Gainesville?

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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

  1. Registered Nurse-Nursing Education Assistant Nurse ManagerPermanent
    $101k–$154k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Orlando, FL · posted today
  2. Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager - Interventional and Specialty Nursing (Medical Specialty)Permanent
    $91k–$158k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Bay Pines, FL · posted 6 days ago

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