Float Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Float Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 38% lower than the New York average of $50.40.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Float Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
39% lower than the US average.
$50.40/hour
New York
1% lower than the US average.
$50.70/hour
United States
How Float Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is equal to the Rochester average
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 32% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Hartford, Connecticut
$48/hour
This is 23% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Float Nurses?
Only Manhattan, New York reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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