Float Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Float Nurse Salary
$40.96/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Florida is $40.96 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $42.35.
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$40.96/hour
Florida
3% lower than the US average.
$42.35/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Float Nurses?
Clearwater, Florida pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Dunedin, Florida ($45) and Riverview, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Florida average for Float Nurses is $41 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Dunedin, Florida | $45 | $45 |
| Riverview, Florida | $45 | $45 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Georgia ($49) and North Carolina ($48). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Float Nurses is $41 per hour — Virginia pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $56 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Florida?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36) and University of Miami ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Float Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $53 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $34 | $37 |
| Navitas Healthcare | $34 | $37 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $32 | $47 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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