PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine
Acadia Healthcare · Lakeland, FL
$90.00–$95.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Lakeland, FL
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Lakeland area is $59.20 per hour ($123,140 a year), with the typical range running from $49.94 to $62.17. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lakeland. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lakeland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lakeland.
- $59.20median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $50–$62typical range per hour
- 510nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $62.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 510 nurse practitioners employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 1.9 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% | $48.09 | $100,030 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.94 | $103,880 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $59.20 | $123,140 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.17 | $129,310 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $72.25 | $150,280 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Lakeland ranks
- 249th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 270th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th of 20 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lakeland
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $59.20 median hour buys what $60.94 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Lakeland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,131
- Per year: $106,560
- Per month: $8,880
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lakeland
| Item | Federal 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 practitioner 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).
Hospitals in Lakeland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 Polk County
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Polk County (5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | $59.20/hr | 59,975 |
| Tampa, FL | 33 mi | $61.75/hr | 414,547 |
| Clermont, FL | 35 mi | $61.64/hr | 50,851 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 37 mi | $61.64/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 43 mi | $61.64/hr | 71,036 |
| Ocoee, FL | 44 mi | $61.64/hr | 51,269 |
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Florida · Nurse Practitioner 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 Lakeland
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Lakeland, FL?
Nurse Practitioners in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $59.20 per hour, about $123,140 a year. The middle half earn between $49.94 and $62.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lakeland a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 270th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 249th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Lakeland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lakeland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lakeland.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Lakeland as a nurse practitioner?
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 Lakeland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Polk 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 Lakeland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lakeland 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 practitioners in Lakeland?
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Your NP pay reportLakeland, FL · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- University Of FloridaThe Villages, FL · 2 wage offers$84.91/ hr$85–$85
- Mariela Cogorno, M.D., PLLCCoral Gables, FL · 1 wage offer$70.67/ hr$71–$71
- Tarpon Springs Hospital Foundation, Inc.Tarpon Springs, FL · 1 wage offer$67.54/ hr$68–$68
- Access Health Care PhysiciansSpring Hill, FL · 1 wage offer$66.83/ hr$67–$67
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$60Median$67.54High$85
7 employer-reported wage offers for NP in federal filings in Florida, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 NP roles
- Advanced Practice NursePermanent$99k–$148k/ year
- Nurse Practitioner - Addiction MedicinePermanent$90.00–$95.00/ hour
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