Float Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Float Nurse Salary
$50.40/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in New York is $50.40 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $46.02.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$50.40/hour
New York
9% higher than the US average.
$46.02/hour
United States
What cities in New York pay the most for Float Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York average for Float Nurses is $50 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Michigan ($56) and Maryland ($55). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the New York average for Float Nurses is $50 per hour — Massachusetts pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $72 | $77 |
| Michigan | $56 | $69 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| New Jersey | $50 | $54 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in New York?
Only United Health Services reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. United Health Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the New York average for Float Nurses is $50 per hour — United Health Services pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | $50 | $56 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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