Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$49.14/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Florida is $49.14 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $47.71.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$49.14/hour
Florida
3% higher than the US average.
$47.71/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Quincy, Florida pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Tallahassee, Florida ($43). For comparison, the Florida average for Nursing Home Nurses is $49 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Florida | $53 | $53 |
| Tallahassee, Florida | $43 | $48 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($48). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Nursing Home Nurses is $49 per hour — Virginia pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Mississippi | $28 | $37 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Florida?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet ($32). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Nursing Home Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $53 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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