Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$42.77/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $42.77 per hour. This is 22% higher than the Florida average of $33.38.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Gainesville, FL compared to State and National Averages

$42.77/hour

Gainesville, FL

8% lower than the US average.

$33.38/hour

Florida

38% lower than the US average.

$45.99/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Inverness, Florida

$40/hour

This is 6% lower than the Gainesville average of $42.77.

Brandon, Florida

$44/hour

This is 3% higher than the Gainesville average of $42.77.

Largo, Florida

$41/hour

This is 4% lower than the Gainesville average of $42.77.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Clearwater, Florida pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Sarasota, Florida ($48) and Atlantis, Florida ($46). Sarasota, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48
Sarasota, Florida	$48	$51
Atlantis, Florida	$46	$46

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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