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 HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time, paying up to $54/hr. This is 35% 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 20% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, Fort Myers, paying up to $45/hr, and Fort Walton Beach, paying up to $47/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$35.51/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $35.51 per hour. This is 38% lower than the US average of $48.94.

Last updated on July 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$35.51/hour

Florida

38% lower than the US average.

$48.94/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Myers, Florida	$39	$45
Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$39	$47
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
First Assist	$51	$51
OR Circulate	$50	$51
Nursing Home	$50	$53
Long Term Care	$48	$53
Rehabilitation	$48	$53
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care	$48	$49
Clinical Nurse Coordinator	$46	$48

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$51	$54
North Carolina	$51	$58
Georgia	$49	$53
Louisiana	$44	$46
Kentucky	$42	$42
Mississippi	$41	$42
Alabama	$40	$42
Arkansas	$40	$42
Tennessee	$37	$40
South Carolina	$36	$45

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions - Full Time	$54	$67
CoreCivic	$44	$44
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$46
Navitas Healthcare	$37	$37
Lee Health	$37	$41
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$37	$41
CoreMedical Group Perm	$35	$48
University of Miami	$34	$43
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet	$32	$36