Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$40.69/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $40.69 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Florida average of $36.64.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Saint Petersburg, FL compared to State and National Averages

$40.69/hour

Saint Petersburg, FL

25% lower than the US average.

$36.64/hour

Florida

39% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities

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Largo, Florida

$39/hour

This is 4% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.69.

Bradenton, Florida

$39/hour

This is 4% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.69.

Hudson, Florida

$41/hour

This is 1% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.69.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Only Brandon, Florida reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Brandon, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Brandon, Florida pays 8% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Brandon, Florida$44$45
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$39

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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