Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$40.07/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $40.07 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $50.71.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$40.07/hour
Florida
27% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Quincy, Florida pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Fort Myers, Florida ($51) and Clearwater, Florida ($48). Fort Myers, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 33% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Florida | $53 | $53 |
| Fort Myers, Florida | $51 | $57 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Orlando, Florida | $45 | $47 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $45 | $45 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Trinity, Florida | $42 | $45 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Florida?
OR Scrub RN and First Assist earn the most among Nursing specialties in Florida, both averaging $51 per hour, ahead of CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care ($48). Rehabilitation has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — OR Scrub RN and First Assist earn 28% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR Scrub RN | $51 | $51 |
| First Assist | $51 | $51 |
| CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care | $48 | $49 |
| Rehabilitation | $47 | $53 |
| Skilled Nursing | $46 | $53 |
| Clinical Nurse Coordinator | $46 | $48 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Georgia ($49) and North Carolina ($49). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Virginia pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $62 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($43) and Perm Staff Jobs ($39). Tampa General Hospital has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Lee Health pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $44 | $45 |
| CoreCivic | $43 | $44 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $53 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $36 | $50 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $34 | $55 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $33 | $36 |
| Pyramid Consulting | $32 | $37 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Trauma Program Director
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- 3x12 hrs
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approximately $58-81/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
- Tampa General Hospital
- Crystal River, FL
- 3x12 hrs, Days
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- Gentiva Hospice
- Daytona Beach, FL
$94K-130K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Tampa General Hospital
- Tampa, FL
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$108K/year
approximately $57/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- HCA Florida Capital Hospital
- Quincy, FL
$53+/hour
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