Float Nurse Salary Guide: Clearwater, FL

Average Float Nurse Salary

$48.00/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Clearwater, FL is $48.00 per hour. This is 20% higher than the Florida average of $38.29.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in Clearwater, FL compared to State and National Averages

$48.00/hour

Clearwater, FL

1% higher than the US average.

$38.29/hour

Florida

25% lower than the US average.

$47.70/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Clearwater Compare to Other Cities

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St. Petersburg, Florida

$40/hour

This is 20% lower than the Clearwater average of $48.00.

Bradenton, Florida

$41/hour

This is 18% lower than the Clearwater average of $48.00.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 49% lower than the Clearwater average of $48.00.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Float Nurses?

Quincy, Florida pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($48). For comparison, the Clearwater, FL average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 11% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida$53$53
Clearwater, Florida$48$48
What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Clearwater?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Clearwater, FL average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$37$37

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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