Nurse Manager & Leadership salary in Florida
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in Florida earn a median of $51.10 per hour, about $106,280 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $56.71. The middle half earn between $39.55 and $71.27 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Naples-Marco Island, FL, at $59.25 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $51.10median pay per hour
- $106,280median pay per year
- 40,550employed in Florida
- #30of 50 states by median pay
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.22 | $62,860 | $33.50 |
| Lower quartile | $39.55 | $82,260 | $42.58 |
| Median | $51.10 | $106,280 | $56.71 |
| Upper quartile | $71.27 | $148,240 | $78.09 |
| Top 10% | $98.95 | $205,820 | $105.33 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $59.25 | $123,240 | 690 | 16% above | $57.41 |
| Gainesville, FL | $56.34 | $117,190 | 860 | 10% above | $58.24 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $55.19 | $114,790 | 12,020 | 8% above | $48.35 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $51.73 | $107,590 | 2,890 | 1% above | $52.00 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $51.61 | $107,340 | 1,270 | 1% above | $50.39 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $51.21 | $106,520 | 330 | in line with | $52.78 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $50.66 | $105,380 | 1,040 | 1% below | $49.50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $50.60 | $105,260 | 4,970 | 1% below | $49.89 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $50.26 | $104,550 | 200 | 2% below | — |
| Tallahassee, FL | $50.00 | $104,000 | 930 | 2% below | $53.24 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $49.72 | $103,420 | 230 | 3% below | $49.46 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $49.47 | $102,890 | 650 | 3% below | $49.36 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $49.43 | $102,820 | 1,020 | 3% below | $49.74 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $48.84 | $101,590 | 930 | 4% below | $50.28 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $48.68 | $101,260 | 830 | 5% below | $48.68 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $48.60 | $101,080 | 730 | 5% below | $49.74 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $48.26 | $100,370 | 240 | 6% below | — |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $47.28 | $98,330 | 320 | 7% below | $48.59 |
| Sebring, FL | $47.22 | $98,220 | 150 | 8% below | $51.07 |
| Ocala, FL | $46.98 | $97,710 | 420 | 8% below | $49.33 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $46.96 | $97,670 | 180 | 8% below | $50.24 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Florida
- 3roles with published pay
- $61.25median pay per hour
- $46–$75typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $61.25 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 3 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse manager & leadership make in Florida?
The median is $51.10 per hour, about $106,280 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.22 and the top 10% earn over $98.95 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays nurse manager & leaderships the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Naples-Marco Island, FL has the highest median at $59.25 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for nurse manager & leadership pay?
Florida ranks 30th of 50 states by median nurse manager & leadership pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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