New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Tampa, FL
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$34.41/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Tampa, FL is $34.41 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Florida average of $44.19.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages
$34.41/hour
Tampa, FL
48% lower than the US average.
$44.19/hour
Florida
15% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities
Brandon, Florida
$44/hour
This is 22% higher than the Tampa average of $34.41.
St. Petersburg, Florida
$41/hour
This is 15% higher than the Tampa average of $34.41.
Largo, Florida
$39/hour
This is 12% higher than the Tampa average of $34.41.
What cities in Florida pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Fort Myers, Florida pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Orlando, Florida ($46) and Orange Park, Florida ($45). Fort Myers, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Fort Myers, Florida pays 49% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, Florida | $51 | $57 |
| Orlando, Florida | $46 | $47 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $45 | $45 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Tallahassee, Florida | $44 | $51 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Tampa?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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