Float Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Petersburg, FL

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$31.51/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $31.51 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Florida average of $38.29.

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$31.51/hour

Saint Petersburg, FL

51% lower than the US average.

$38.29/hour

Florida

25% lower than the US average.

$47.70/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities

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Bradenton, Florida

$41/hour

This is 2% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.00.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 24% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.00.

Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 3% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.00.

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 Saint Petersburg, FL average for Float Nurses is $32 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 69% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida	$53	$53
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Float Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$32	$32

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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