Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$41.86/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Florida is $41.86 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $50.91.
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$41.86/hour
Florida
22% lower than the US average.
$50.91/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Clearwater, Florida pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Sarasota, Florida ($47). Sarasota, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Florida average for Acute Care Nurses is $42 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $47 | $51 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Georgia ($53) and South Carolina ($41). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Acute Care Nurses is $42 per hour — North Carolina pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Georgia | $53 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Florida?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Florida average for Acute Care Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $43 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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