Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$39.04/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Florida is $39.04 per hour. This is 28% lower than the US average of $49.89.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$39.04/hour
Florida
28% lower than the US average.
$49.89/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Quincy, Florida pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($48) and Kissimmee, Florida ($46). Quincy, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $39 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 35% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Florida | $53 | $53 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Kissimmee, Florida | $46 | $51 |
| Orlando, Florida | $46 | $47 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $45 | $45 |
| Gainesville, Florida | $45 | $51 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Virginia ($49) and North Carolina ($47). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $39 per hour — Georgia pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Virginia | $49 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
| Alabama | $36 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37) and Tampa General Hospital ($35). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $39 per hour — Lee Health pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $45 | $45 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $53 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $35 | $47 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $34 | $37 |
| Navitas Healthcare | $34 | $37 |
| Pyramid Consulting | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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