Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$36.88/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Florida is $36.88 per hour. This is 38% lower than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$36.88/hour
Florida
38% lower than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Only Sarasota, Florida reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Sarasota, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Sarasota, Florida pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota, Florida | $44 | $45 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Georgia ($46) and South Carolina ($38). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — North Carolina pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $46 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $38 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
| Virginia | $36 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($41) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $37 per hour — Lee Health pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $45 | $45 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $49 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Navitas Healthcare | $37 | $37 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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