Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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

Fort Myers is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $69/hr. This is 32% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Parrish, paying up to $45/hr, Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, and Naples, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$30.24/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $30.24 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Florida average of $31.29.

Last updated on December 28, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Gainesville, FL compared to State and National Averages

$30.24/hour

Gainesville, FL

25% lower than the US average.

$31.29/hour

Florida

21% lower than the US average.

$37.86/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Ocala, Florida

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Gainesville average of $30.59.

Lake City, Florida

$30/hour

This is equal to the Gainesville average

Inverness, Florida

$32/hour

This is 5% higher than the Gainesville average of $30.59.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Myers, Florida	$44	$69
Punta Gorda, Florida	$34	$46
Brandon, Florida	$34	$37

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Gainesville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$36	$37
HCA Florida Healthcare	$30	$35

Last updated on December 28, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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