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 Insight Global, paying up to $43/hr. This is 26% 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 28% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Fort Myers, paying up to $51/hr, Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, and Naples, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$31.62/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $31.62 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $38.80.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$31.62/hour

Florida

23% lower than the US average.

$38.80/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Myers, Florida	$43	$51
Naples, Florida	$37	$50
Sanford, Florida	$34	$43
Brandon, Florida	$34	$37
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?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$51	$51
OR Circulate	$50	$51
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care	$48	$49
Clinical Nurse Coordinator	$46	$48
Hospice	$44	$49
Case Management	$44	$50

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$45	$46
Georgia	$43	$53
Mississippi	$38	$43
Virginia	$33	$38
Louisiana	$32	$41
Kentucky	$31	$40
Tennessee	$30	$33
West Virginia	$30	$41
Alabama	$29	$38
South Carolina	$28	$42

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Insight Global	$43	$43
Lee Health	$39	$66
Core Medical-Perm	$35	$52
University of Miami	$33	$34
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet	$32	$36
HCA Florida Healthcare	$31	$41
Family First Homecare	$31	$31
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$31
Advanced Care Partners	$28	$28