Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tampa, FL
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$29.84/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Tampa, FL is $29.84 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Florida average of $43.78.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages
$29.84/hour
Tampa, FL
69% lower than the US average.
$43.78/hour
Florida
15% lower than the US average.
$50.45/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities
Bradenton, Florida
$40/hour
This is 16% higher than the Tampa average of $33.76.
Quincy, Florida
$53/hour
This is 36% higher than the Tampa average of $33.76.
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 5% lower than the Tampa average of $33.76.
What cities in Florida pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Quincy, Florida pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($46) and Tallahassee, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Acute Care Nurses is $30 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 78% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Florida | $53 | $53 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $46 | $48 |
| Tallahassee, Florida | $45 | $51 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Tampa?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Acute Care Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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