Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$30.54/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Tampa, FL is $30.54 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Florida average of $37.24.

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Nurse salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages

$30.54/hour

Tampa, FL

66% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

Florida

36% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 33% higher than the Tampa average of $34.36.

Stamford, Connecticut

$57/hour

This is 40% higher than the Tampa average of $34.36.

Norwalk, Connecticut

$57/hour

This is 40% higher than the Tampa average of $34.36.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

Clearwater, Florida pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Brandon, Florida ($44). Clearwater, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Clinical Nurses is $31 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 52% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida$46$48
Brandon, Florida$44$45
What are the highest paying Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in Tampa?

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Tampa General Hospital ($30). For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Clinical Nurses is $31 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 46% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm$45$45
Tampa General Hospital$30$31

Last updated on September 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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