Float Nurse Salary Guide: Tampa, FL
Average Float Nurse Salary
$30.04/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Tampa, FL is $30.04 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Florida average of $38.29.
Last updated on August 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages
$30.04/hour
Tampa, FL
59% 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 Tampa Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities
St. Petersburg, Florida
$40/hour
This is 20% higher than the Tampa average of $31.90.
Bradenton, Florida
$41/hour
This is 22% higher than the Tampa average of $31.90.
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 1% higher than the Tampa average of $31.90.
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 Tampa, FL average for Float Nurses is $30 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 77% 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 Tampa?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $32 per hour, followed by Tampa General Hospital ($27). Tampa General Hospital has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Float Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $32 | $32 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $27 | $33 |
Last updated on August 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Pediatrics
- Tampa General Hospital
- Tampa, FL
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$62K/year
approximately $32/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
- Tampa, FL
$30-31/hour
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