Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.50/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $32.50 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $37.24.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$32.50/hour
Florida
15% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Port Charlotte, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Punta Gorda, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Miramar, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| West Palm Beach, Florida | $34 | $46 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Florida?
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 |
| Hospice | $44 | $49 |
| Case Management | $44 | $50 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $35 | $48 |
| Georgia | $33 | $46 |
| North Carolina | $32 | $43 |
| Louisiana | $32 | $41 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $40 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $39 |
| Alabama | $29 | $38 |
| Mississippi | $29 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Florida?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Florida?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $37 | $49 |
| University of Miami | $33 | $34 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $36 |
| HCA Florida Healthcare | $31 | $41 |
| HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on February 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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