Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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

Quincy is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 43% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Clearwater, paying up to $48/hr, Tallahassee, paying up to $53/hr, and Orange Park, paying up to $45/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 19% lower than the Florida average of $34.97.

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

63% lower than the US average.

$34.97/hour

Florida

37% lower than the US average.

$47.96/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Stockbridge, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 21% lower than the Gainesville average of $42.95.

Athens, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 30% lower than the Gainesville average of $42.95.

Snellville, Georgia

$35/hour

This is 21% lower than the Gainesville average of $42.95.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Orange Park, Florida	$45	$45
Jacksonville, Florida	$44	$50
Gainesville, Florida	$43	$48

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$42
CoreMedical Group Perm	$37	$37
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$36	$36

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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