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Nurse Manager - SICU
Health First · Melbourne, FL
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Melbourne, FL
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Melbourne area centers on $48.68 per hour, or about $101,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.01 and the upper quarter over $74.51. That ranks 266th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 324th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne. The free report below lists employers near Melbourne and what they pay.
- $48.68median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $36–$75typical range per hour
- 830nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Melbourne
4 more open roles from employers in Melbourne. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuro Trauma PCU
Health First · Melbourne, FL
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HFHC Assistant Nurse Manager - Support Personnel
Health First · Melbourne, FL
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Assistant Nurse Manager - Home Care
Health First · Melbourne, FL
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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Melbourne, FL
The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 830 medical and health services managers employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.93 | $68,490 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.01 | $74,900 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.68 | $101,260 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.51 | $154,980 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Melbourne ranks
- 266th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 324th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.68 median hour buys what $48.68 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Melbourne paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,752
- Per year: $87,624
- Per month: $7,302
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Melbourne
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $173 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,729 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,477 |
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).
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Florida
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Registered Nurse-Nursing Education Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Orlando, FL
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Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager - Interventional and Specialty Nursing (Medical Specialty)
Veterans Health Administration · Bay Pines, FL
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Hospitals in Melbourne
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viera Hospital Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Melbourne, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Circles Of Care, Inc Melbourne, FL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Brevard County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brevard County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | 11 mi | $48.68/hr | 142,023 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 39 mi | $50.60/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 42 mi | $50.60/hr | 334,854 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 48 mi | $50.60/hr | 84,756 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 51 mi | $49.47/hr | 50,805 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 60 mi | $49.47/hr | 258,575 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Melbourne
Melbourne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Melbourne, FL?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $48.68 per hour, about $101,260 a year. The middle half earn between $36.01 and $74.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Melbourne a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 324th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 266th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Melbourne?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Melbourne, led by Viera Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne 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 Melbourne in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brevard 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 Melbourne?
The federal per diem benchmark in Melbourne is $173 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,729 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportMelbourne, 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.
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