Registered Nurse salary in Florida
Registered Nurses in Florida earn a median of $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $37.05 and $47.72 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, at $41.39 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $39.83median pay per hour
- $82,850median pay per year
- 218,100registered nurses employed in Florida
- #29of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.05 | $66,660 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $37.05 | $77,060 | $37.79 |
| Median | $39.83 | $82,850 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $47.72 | $99,260 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $53.14 | $110,530 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $41.39 | $86,090 | 6,560 | 4% above | $40.44 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $41.16 | $85,610 | 59,880 | 3% above | $36.06 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $40.94 | $85,140 | 2,910 | 3% above | $39.67 |
| Gainesville, FL | $40.72 | $84,710 | 7,000 | 2% above | $42.10 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $40.53 | $84,290 | 35,050 | 2% above | $40.17 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $39.83 | $82,850 | 7,760 | in line with | $38.89 |
| Sebring, FL | $39.75 | $82,690 | 860 | in line with | $42.99 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $39.49 | $82,140 | 6,220 | 1% below | $39.74 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $39.16 | $81,440 | 940 | 2% below | — |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $39.15 | $81,430 | 28,020 | 2% below | $38.60 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $39.07 | $81,270 | 2,010 | 2% below | $40.27 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $38.98 | $81,080 | 5,840 | 2% below | $40.13 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $38.87 | $80,850 | 18,470 | 2% below | $39.07 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $38.70 | $80,500 | 1,480 | 3% below | $38.50 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $38.54 | $80,160 | 4,350 | 3% below | $38.45 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $38.42 | $79,920 | 5,730 | 4% below | $39.32 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $38.39 | $79,840 | 5,160 | 4% below | $38.39 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $37.80 | $78,620 | 1,600 | 5% below | $38.85 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $37.76 | $78,530 | 1,780 | 5% below | — |
| Ocala, FL | $36.74 | $76,410 | 3,050 | 8% below | $38.58 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $36.54 | $75,990 | 3,830 | 8% below | $38.91 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $36.34 | $75,580 | 870 | 9% below | $38.88 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Florida
What employers are posting in Florida
- 31roles with published pay
- $42.84median pay per hour
- $35–$60typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 13 | $41.05 |
| Amedisys | 8 | $42.08 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 6 | $53.46 |
| Sarasota Memorial Health Care System | 2 | $42.75 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $48.55 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 31 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 registered nurse make in Florida?
The median is $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $32.05 and the top 10% earn over $53.14 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL has the highest median at $41.39 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for registered nurse pay?
Florida ranks 29th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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 AdministrationClermont, FL · 6 postings$53.46/ hr$35–$71
- Baycare Health System, Inc.Clearwater, FL · 2 wage offers$51.12/ hr$50–$53
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