Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Petersburg, 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 10% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Fort Myers, paying up to $62/hr, Apollo Beach, paying up to $43/hr, and Naples, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$39.78/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $39.78 per hour. This is 22% higher than the Florida average of $31.11.

Last updated on July 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.78/hour

Saint Petersburg, FL

This is equal to the US average

$31.11/hour

Florida

28% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities

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Largo, Florida

$33/hour

This is equal to the St. Petersburg average

Bradenton, Florida

$32/hour

This is 1% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $32.43.

Hudson, Florida

$33/hour

This is equal to the St. Petersburg average

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Myers, Florida	$44	$62
Sanford, Florida	$34	$43
Punta Gorda, Florida	$34	$46
Brandon, Florida	$34	$37
West Palm Beach, Florida	$34	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Florida Healthcare	$31	$34

Last updated on July 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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