FL · St. Petersburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in St. Petersburg, FL

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the St. Petersburg area is $49.67 per hour ($103,320 a year), with the typical range running from $35.24 to $65.50. 1 open role with published pay is listed for St. Petersburg and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in St. Petersburg. The free report below lists employers near St. Petersburg and what they pay.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in St. Petersburg, FL

The metro median is 3% below the Florida statewide median of $51.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.29$40,12066% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.24$73,30038% below U.S. median
Median$49.67$103,32012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.50$136,24015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$95.99$199,66069% above U.S. median

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 St. Petersburg

  • 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 $49.67 median hour buys what $49.23 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 St. Petersburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,788
  • Per year: $89,406
  • Per month: $7,450
  • 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.

Travel assignment per diem in St. Petersburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$161
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

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 St. Petersburg

CMS lists 6 hospitals in St. Petersburg, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Anthonys Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida St Petersburg Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Northside Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of Hca Florid
Saint Petersburg, FL
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Pinellas County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinellas County (2 population-group, 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pinellas Park, FL8 mi$49.67/hr53,503
Largo, FL13 mi$49.67/hr82,337
Bradenton, FL19 mi$51.61/hr58,184
Sarasota, FL30 mi$51.61/hr57,764
Lakeland, FL47 mi$48.84/hr124,990
North Port, FL56 mi$51.61/hr92,875

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.

Florida state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in St. Petersburg, FL?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $49.67 per hour, about $103,320 a year. The middle half earn between $35.24 and $65.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in St. Petersburg?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Petersburg.

Do I need a Florida license to work in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. Petersburg is $161 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 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 St. Petersburg?

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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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