FL · West Palm Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Nurse Practitioners in the West Palm Beach area earn a median of $65.12 per hour, about $135,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $52.88 and $72.52. That ranks 64th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 316th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near West Palm Beach.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in West Palm Beach, FL

The metro median is 5% above the Florida statewide median of $62.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 9,200 nurse practitioners employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.00$106,08018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$52.88$109,99015% below U.S. median
Median$65.12$135,4505% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.52$150,84017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.29$156,60021% above U.S. median

How West Palm Beach ranks

  • 64th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 316th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in West Palm Beach

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.12 median hour buys what $57.05 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 West Palm Beach paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,344
  • Per year: $117,216
  • Per month: $9,768
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in West Palm Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,890
13-week assignment$24,570

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).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Florida

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in West Palm Beach as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Advanced Practice Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Sebring, FL

$99k–$148k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888679900
New this week
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Hospitals in West Palm Beach

CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
St Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Palm Beach County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Palm Beach County (1 population-group, 5 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Palm Beach Gardens, FL8 mi$65.12/hr63,284
Wellington, FL11 mi$65.12/hr63,258

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.

Florida state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in West Palm Beach, FL?

Nurse Practitioners in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $65.12 per hour, about $135,450 a year. The middle half earn between $52.88 and $72.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is West Palm Beach a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 316th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 64th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in West Palm Beach?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach, led by W Palm Beach Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?

The federal per diem benchmark in West Palm Beach is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse practitioners in West Palm Beach?

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Your NP pay reportWest Palm Beach, 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

  1. Advanced Practice NursePermanent
    $99k–$148k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Sebring, FL · posted yesterday
  2. Nurse Practitioner - Addiction MedicinePermanent
    $90.00–$95.00/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Lakeland, FL · posted 20 days ago

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