Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tallahassee, FL

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$31.26/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Tallahassee, FL is $31.26 per hour. This is 24% lower than the Florida average of $38.72.

Last updated on February 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$31.26/hour

Tallahassee, FL

62% lower than the US average.

$38.72/hour

Florida

31% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tallahassee Compare to Other Cities

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St. Petersburg, Florida

$41/hour

This is 8% higher than the Tallahassee average of $37.42.

Savannah, Georgia

$43/hour

This is 13% higher than the Tallahassee average of $37.42.

Augusta, Georgia

$51/hour

This is 27% higher than the Tallahassee average of $37.42.

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 Orlando, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Tallahassee, FL average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 70% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida	$53	$53
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48
Orlando, Florida	$45	$47
Orange Park, Florida	$45	$45
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45
Sarasota, Florida	$44	$45
Trinity, Florida	$42	$45

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

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($33). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Tallahassee, FL average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 12% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm	$35	$35
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$36

Last updated on February 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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