Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Florida

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Florida?

The highest paying employer in Florida for Registered Nurse jobs is Skyline Med Staff Home Health, paying up to $50/hr. This is 38% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida.

Q: What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Parrish is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $45/hr. This is 29% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, Naples, paying up to $50/hr, and Punta Gorda, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$31.35/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $31.35 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $35.21.

Last updated on January 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$31.35/hour

Florida

12% lower than the US average.

$35.21/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Punta Gorda, Florida	$34	$46
Miramar, Florida	$34	$46
West Palm Beach, Florida	$34	$46
Deerfield Beach, Florida	$34	$46

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Florida?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$51	$51
OR Circulate	$50	$51
Clinical Support Specialist	$48	$51
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care	$48	$49
Clinical Nurse Coordinator	$46	$48

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$42	$43
Virginia	$32	$37
Kentucky	$31	$40
Tennessee	$30	$33
Arkansas	$29	$38
Georgia	$29	$31
Alabama	$29	$38
Mississippi	$29	$39
South Carolina	$27	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Florida?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$50	$58
Lee Health	$41	$41
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41
University of Miami	$33	$34
Family First Homecare	$33	$35
Vivian Staff Jobs	$32	$32
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet	$32	$32
HCA Florida Healthcare	$31	$42
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$31
Advanced Care Partners	$28	$28