FL · Port Orange · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Port Orange, FL

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Port Orange area is $49.43 per hour ($102,820 a year), with the typical range running from $38.76 to $62.35. That ranks 229th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 313th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in the Port Orange metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Port Orange.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Port Orange, FL

The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,020 medical and health services managers employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.46$61,28048% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.76$80,62032% below U.S. median
Median$49.43$102,82013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.35$129,69010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.95$174,62048% above U.S. median

How Port Orange ranks

  • 229th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 313th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Port Orange

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.43 median hour buys what $49.74 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,779
  • Per year: $88,974
  • Per month: $7,414
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Port Orange

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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).

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Hospitals in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area

CMS lists 7 hospitals in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Fish Memorial
Orange City, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Deland
Deland, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center Of Delton
Deltona, FL
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Volusia County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Volusia County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Daytona Beach, FL7 mi$49.43/hr86,015
Deltona, FL19 mi$49.43/hr100,513
Sanford, FL27 mi$50.60/hr66,919
Apopka, FL42 mi$50.60/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL49 mi$50.60/hr51,269
Orlando, FL51 mi$50.60/hr334,854

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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 Port Orange

Port Orange city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Port Orange, FL?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $49.43 per hour, about $102,820 a year. The middle half earn between $38.76 and $62.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 313th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Port Orange?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area, led by Adventhealth Daytona Beach. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Port Orange 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 Port Orange in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Volusia 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 Port Orange?

The federal per diem benchmark in Port Orange is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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