Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Florida

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$35.51/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Florida is $35.51 per hour. This is 36% lower than the US average of $48.38.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$35.51/hour

Florida

36% lower than the US average.

$48.38/hour

United States

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 Tennessee ($39). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $36 per hour — North Carolina pays 40% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$50	$58
Georgia	$46	$53
Tennessee	$39	$43
South Carolina	$39	$44
Virginia	$36	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Florida?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Lee Health ($45) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Tampa General Hospital has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 28% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$53
Lee Health	$45	$45
CoreMedical Group Perm	$40	$40
University of Miami	$34	$34
Tampa General Hospital	$34	$55

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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