Advanced Practice Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Sebring, FL
Pay for nurse practitioners in the Tallahassee area centers on $57.00 per hour, or about $118,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.89 and the upper quarter over $62.85. That ranks 296th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 274th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee. The free report below lists employers near Tallahassee and what they pay.
The metro median is 8% below the Florida statewide median of $62.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 350 nurse practitioners employed in the Tallahassee metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.03 | $93,660 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.89 | $99,610 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $57.00 | $118,560 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.85 | $130,730 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.06 | $154,040 | 19% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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. 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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Veterans Health Administration · Sebring, FL
Acadia Healthcare · Lakeland, FL
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CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Tallahassee, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Capital Hospital Tallahassee, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Eastside Psychiatric Hospital Tallahassee, FL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Leon County (1 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | 64 mi | $54.51/hr | 55,667 |
| Albany, GA | 78 mi | $53.53/hr | 66,705 |
| Dothan, AL | 87 mi | $49.93/hr | 71,650 |
| Gainesville, FL | 126 mi | $55.87/hr | 148,720 |
| Columbus, GA | 147 mi | $57.06/hr | 201,830 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 152 mi | $55.17/hr | 86,199 |
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Florida · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide
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.
Tallahassee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nurse Practitioners in the Tallahassee metro area have a median pay of $57.00 per hour, about $118,560 a year. The middle half earn between $47.89 and $62.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Tallahassee ranks 274th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 296th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, led by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Leon County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Tallahassee is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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