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 Healthcare Sages, paying up to $50/hr. This is 23% 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 12% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, West Palm Beach, paying up to $75/hr, and Fort Myers, paying up to $45/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$38.61/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $38.61 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $47.63.

Last updated on May 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$38.61/hour

Florida

23% lower than the US average.

$47.63/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
West Palm Beach, Florida	$39	$75
Fort Myers, Florida	$39	$45
Naples, Florida	$37	$50
Gainesville, Florida	$34	$46
Port Charlotte, Florida	$34	$46
Punta Gorda, Florida	$34	$46
Miramar, 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

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$52	$54
North Carolina	$46	$50
Georgia	$45	$53
Alabama	$40	$41
Louisiana	$32	$41
South Carolina	$32	$45
Kentucky	$31	$40
West Virginia	$30	$41
Tennessee	$30	$35
Mississippi	$29	$39

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Healthcare Sages	$50	$50
CoreCivic	$42	$42
APN Healthcare Services Inc	$39	$52
Insight Global	$38	$41
Lee Health	$36	$41
CoreMedical Group Perm	$35	$52
University of Miami	$34	$34
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$41
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet	$32	$36
Advanced Care Partners	$28	$30