Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$41.87/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Florida is $41.87 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $51.23.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$41.87/hour

Florida

22% lower than the US average.

$51.23/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Quincy, Florida pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Kissimmee, Florida ($49) and Aventura, Florida ($49). Quincy, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Emergency Department Nurses is $42 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 26% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida$53$53
Kissimmee, Florida$49$51
Aventura, Florida$49$50
Clearwater, Florida$48$48
Orange Park, Florida$48$51
Sarasota, Florida$47$51
Atlantis, Florida$46$46
Winter Haven, Florida$46$51
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

Georgia pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and North Carolina ($47). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Florida average for Emergency Department Nurses is $42 per hour — Georgia pays 73% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$73$180
Virginia$53$59
North Carolina$47$58
Kentucky$43$46
Tennessee$39$40
South Carolina$37$44
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Florida?

Lee Health pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($44) and CloudinfraIT Inc ($39). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Emergency Department Nurses is $42 per hour — Lee Health pays 6% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lee Health$45$45
Perm Staff Jobs$44$53
CloudinfraIT Inc$39$52
CoreMedical Group Perm$36$40
University of Miami$34$34
Tampa General Hospital$33$51

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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