PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist PT Home Health
Amedisys · Gainesville, FL
$73.92–$90.40/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Florida
306 open roles with published pay from 17 employers in Florida, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- NoneState income tax on wages
- Eastern / CentralTime zone
- 221hospitals in the CMS directory
- 306roles with published pay
- $27.32median pay per hour
- $19–$49typical published range
- 17employers hiring
RN postings in Florida carry a median of $42.84 per hour (about $89,107 a year), −10% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #29 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 221 hospitals in Florida across 134 cities, 191 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 61 of the 168 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and has no tax on wage income. Eastern / Central time.
What healthcare pays in Florida
Pay by profession for Florida, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $18–$25 | $21.62 | $44,970 | −2% | 123 postings |
| Registered Nurse | $35–$60 | $42.84 | $89,107 | −10% | 31 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $38–$52 | $43.99 | $91,499 | −10% | 31 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $20–$29 | $22.50 | $46,800 | −2% | 26 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $39–$55 | $44.50 | $92,560 | −18% | 16 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $40–$87 | $50.50 | $105,040 | +4% | 12 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $26–$41 | $33.11 | $68,858 | +5% | 10 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$26 | $20.48 | $42,598 | −10% | 7 postings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $43–$83 | $63 | $131,040 | +29% | 4 postings |
| MRI Technologist | $40–$50 | $45 | $93,600 | −5% | 4 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $35–$60 | $47.50 | $98,800 | +10% | 4 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $20–$24 | $21.96 | $45,677 | −5% | 3 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $35–$51 | $41.50 | $86,320 | −12% | 3 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $46–$75 | $61.25 | $127,400 | +2% | 3 postings |
| Registered Dietitian | $30–$48 | $41.29 | $85,883 | +8% | 3 postings |
| Dentist | $91–$180 | $120.19 | $249,995 | +12% | 3 postings |
| Dental Lab Technician | $27–$36 | $30.50 | $63,440 | +3% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $31–$37 | $34.51 | $71,781 | +5% | 164 wage offers in federal filings |
| Pharmacist | $56–$66 | $62.53 | $130,062 | −5% | 14 wage offers in federal filings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $60–$85 | $67.54 | $140,483 | +3% | 7 wage offers in federal filings |
| Medical Assistant | $18–$19 | $18.50 | $38,480 | −9% | 7 wage offers in federal filings |
| Physician Assistant | $53–$95 | $88.94 | $184,995 | +31% | 3 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Florida
306 roles with published pay (284 permanent, 22 per diem). 203 were posted in the last 30 days.
Per diemPosted today
OT Occupational Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Venice, FL
$70.48–$88.10/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted today
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Pensacola, FL
$73.00–$82.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Nursing Education Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Orlando, FL
$101k–$154k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted today
RN Registered Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Venice, FL
$47.95–$59.94/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Lutz, FL
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
Physical Therapist PT Home Health
Amedisys · Pensacola, FL
$45.34–$60.93/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Home Based Primary Care Outpatient Staff
Veterans Health Administration · Clermont, FL
$72k–$149k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Professional Development Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Orlando, FL
$72k–$149k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Registered Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Pensacola, FL
$46.96–$58.70/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Registered Nurse Home Health $7500 Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Gainesville, FL
$80k–$100k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted today
Pulmonary Function Tech (Registered Respiratory Therapist), Bronchoscopy - PRN
Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL
$32.43–$48.66/ hour
New this week
Browse Florida jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse31
- Licensed Practical Nurse10
- Certified Nursing Assistant7
- Physical Therapist31
- Occupational Therapist12
- Speech-Language Pathologist4
- Phlebotomist3
- MRI Technologist4
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer3
- Nurse Manager & Leadership3
- Registered Dietitian3
- Clinical Social Worker4
- Dentist3
- Dental Hygienist16
- Dental Assistant123
- Dental Office Manager26
- Dental Lab Technician3
Who is hiring in Florida
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 118 | $21.25 | Dental Assistant (84), Office Manager (24) |
| Select Medical | 51 | $42.84 | PT (27), RN (13) |
| PDS Health | 35 | $21.88 | Dental Assistant (25), Hygienist (10) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 30 | $43.28 | RN (6), LPN / LVN (4) |
| Amedisys | 24 | $48.05 | RN (8), LPN / LVN (6) |
| Smile Brands | 13 | $24 | Dental Assistant (8), Office Manager (2) |
| RadNet | 8 | $45 | MRI Tech (4), Sonographer (2) |
| Mayo Clinic | 6 | $38.28 | Phlebotomist (2), RT (1) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 6 | $52.21 | PT (2), Medical Assistant (1) |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 4 | $28.75 | Dental Assistant (3), Lab Tech (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Florida
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc. | 13 | $33.84 | Lab Scientist (10), Dietitian (2) |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. | 12 | $34 | Dietitian (6), Lab Scientist (5) |
| University Community Hospital, Inc. | 10 | $37.20 | Lab Scientist (10) |
| Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. | 10 | $35.36 | Lab Scientist (10) |
| Memorial Hospital Flagler, Inc. | 9 | $35.65 | Lab Scientist (9) |
| Baycare Health System, Inc. | 5 | $46.63 | Lab Scientist (3), RN (2) |
| Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. | 4 | $36.14 | Lab Scientist (3), RN (1) |
| Orlando Health Inc. | 4 | $34.65 | OT (2), RN (1) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Florida
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 15 | $40.55 | Phlebotomist |
| Orlando | 12 | $40.96 | RN |
| Gainesville | 9 | $43.27 | RN |
| Pensacola | 9 | $46.19 | PT |
| Miami | 8 | $43.28 | PT |
| Naples | 7 | $27.64 | Dental Assistant |
| Sarasota | 7 | $24.70 | Dental Assistant |
| Tampa | 7 | $23.50 | Office Manager |
| Daytona Beach | 6 | $42.84 | RN |
| Ocala | 6 | $23.50 | Dental Assistant |
| West Palm Beach | 5 | $36.50 | CNA |
| Crestview | 5 | $25.24 | Dental Assistant |
| Melbourne | 5 | $40.88 | OT |
| Cape Coral | 4 | $26.55 | Dental Assistant |
| Bay Pines | 4 | $39.48 | CNA |
City guides
- Jacksonville
- Orlando
- Pensacola
- Gainesville
- Miami
- Tampa
- Naples
- Sarasota
- Daytona Beach
- Ocala
- Crestview
- Melbourne
- West Palm Beach
Pay by city
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
- St. Petersburg
- Port St. Lucie
- Hialeah
- Cape Coral
- Tallahassee
- Fort Lauderdale
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Gainesville
- Miramar
- Palm Bay
- Coral Springs
- West Palm Beach
- Lakeland
- Pompano Beach
- Clearwater
- Miami Gardens
- Davie
- Palm Coast
- Boca Raton
- Plantation
- Deltona
- Sunrise
- Fort Myers
- North Port
- Deerfield Beach
Hospitals in Florida
How Florida's hospital market is built.
- 221hospitals listed by CMS
- 184with emergency services
- 92Birthing-Friendly designated
- 61rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 176
- Psychiatric: 30
- Critical access: 12
- Children's: 3
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 97
- For-profit: 84
- Government and federal: 39
- Other: 1
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 10 | 5 |
| Jacksonville | 9 | 4 |
| Orlando | 8 | 2 |
| Saint Petersburg | 6 | 0 |
| Tampa | 6 | 3 |
| Bradenton | 5 | 1 |
| Melbourne | 4 | 2 |
| Hialeah | 4 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Adventhealth Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach · 5 of 5 stars
- Adventhealth Fish Memorial, Orange City · 5 of 5 stars
- Adventhealth Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel · 5 of 5 stars
- Adventhealth Palm Coast, Palm Coast · 5 of 5 stars
- Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Miami · 5 of 5 stars
- Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Weston · 5 of 5 stars
- Doctors Hospital, Coral Gables · 5 of 5 stars
- Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, Tampa · 5 of 5 stars
- Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Niceville · 5 of 5 stars
- Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers · 5 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Florida with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Florida
What the compact means here
Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Florida without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Florida, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Florida on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Florida, you apply for a Florida license as your new home state. Ask the Florida board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Florida license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Florida requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Florida board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Florida
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply, so your take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that taxes wages. Travel assignments add a second question, your tax home, which decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free. Run your own numbers in the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Florida
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Florida. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Florida
- Marcus Bell, Senior Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Florida line might also look.
Common questions
Is Florida a compact nursing state?
Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Florida without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Florida, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Florida?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Florida board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Florida tax wages?
No. Florida has no state income tax on wages. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply.
How much do RNs make in Florida?
The median RN pay is $42.84 per hour, about $89,107 a year, based on 31 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $35 to $60 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Florida?
CMS lists 221 hospitals in Florida, 191 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Florida?
17 employers published roles with pay in Florida, led by Aspen Dental with 118. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Florida?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Florida. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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- 2What they are offering now
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- 3Roles open for you right now
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Your RN pay reportFlorida · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationClermont, FL · 6 postings$53.46/ hr$35–$71
- Baycare Health System, Inc.Clearwater, FL · 2 wage offers$51.12/ hr$50–$53
- AccentCarePlantation, FL · 2 postings$48.55/ hr$30–$65
- Edgemont Healthcare Staffing, LLCMiami, FL · 3 wage offers$44.23/ hr$44–$45
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$42.84High$60
31 RN postings with published pay in Florida, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 RN roles
- RN Registered Nurse Home HealthPer diem$47.95–$59.94/ hour
- Registered Nurse-Home Based Primary Care Outpatient StaffPermanent$72k–$149k/ year
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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