Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, 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 33% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, Fort Myers, paying up to $42/hr, and Naples, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$29.48/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $29.48 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Florida average of $32.15.

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

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

$29.48/hour

Gainesville, FL

52% lower than the US average.

$32.15/hour

Florida

40% lower than the US average.

$44.89/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Jacksonville, Florida

$32/hour

This is 7% lower than the Gainesville average of $34.11.

Bradenton, Florida

$33/hour

This is 5% lower than the Gainesville average of $34.11.

Bluffton, South Carolina

$29/hour

This is 18% lower than the Gainesville average of $34.11.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gainesville, Florida	$34	$46
Port Charlotte, Florida	$34	$46
Punta Gorda, Florida	$34	$46
Miramar, Florida	$34	$46

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$36	$37

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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