Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Petersburg, FL

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$31.51/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $31.51 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Florida average of $38.60.

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$31.51/hour

Saint Petersburg, FL

61% lower than the US average.

$38.60/hour

Florida

32% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

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

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Savannah, Georgia

$43/hour

This is 6% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.69.

Augusta, Georgia

$46/hour

This is 12% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.69.

Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 8% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.69.

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

Quincy, Florida pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($48) and Kissimmee, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $32 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 69% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida	$53	$53
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48
Kissimmee, Florida	$45	$47
Orange Park, Florida	$45	$45
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45
Sarasota, Florida	$44	$45
Gainesville, Florida	$43	$47

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$32	$32

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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