Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Q: What cities in Florida pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Parrish is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $45/hr. This is 37% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, Naples, paying up to $50/hr, and Gainesville, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$27.90/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Fort Walton Beach, FL is $27.90 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Florida average of $30.75.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fort Walton Beach, FL compared to State and National Averages

$27.90/hour

Fort Walton Beach, FL

33% lower than the US average.

$30.75/hour

Florida

21% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fort Walton Beach Compare to Other Cities

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Columbus, Georgia

$30/hour

This is 3% higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of $29.07.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 10% higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of $29.07.

Stockbridge, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 18% higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of $29.07.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gainesville, Florida	$34	$46
Miramar, Florida	$34	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Fort Walton Beach?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$34	$34
HCA Florida Healthcare	$28	$34

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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