Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$40.90/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Florida is $40.90 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $53.24.
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$40.90/hour
Florida
30% lower than the US average.
$53.24/hour
United States
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41) and Virginia ($35). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $41 per hour — North Carolina pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $53 |
| Virginia | $35 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($42) and Tampa General Hospital ($38). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Florida average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $41 per hour — Lee Health pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $45 | $45 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $46 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $38 | $42 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Golisano Children's Hopsital
- Fort Myers, FL
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$33-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Gainesville, FL
$35-51/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Tampa General Hospital
- Tampa, FL
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Saint Mary's Medical Center
- West Palm Beach, FL
$32+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Saint Mary's Medical Center
- West Palm Beach, FL
$32+/hour
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