Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$35.66/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $35.66 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $46.46.
Last updated on April 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$35.66/hour
Florida
30% lower than the US average.
$46.46/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, Florida | $38 | $41 |
| Naples, Florida | $37 | $50 |
| Gainesville, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Port Charlotte, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Punta Gorda, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Miramar, Florida | $34 | $46 |
| Homestead, 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 |
| CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care | $48 | $49 |
| Clinical Nurse Coordinator | $46 | $48 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $45 | $49 |
| Hospice | $44 | $49 |
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 | $50 | $53 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Alabama | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $31 | $45 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Sages | $76 | $76 |
| CoreCivic | $43 | $44 |
| Insight Global | $40 | $40 |
| Lee Health | $36 | $41 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $35 | $56 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $44 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $36 |
| Advanced Care Partners | $29 | $30 |
Last updated on April 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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