Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Tampa, FL

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$32.70/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Tampa, FL is $32.70 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Florida average of $38.45.

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

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

$32.70/hour

Tampa, FL

37% lower than the US average.

$38.45/hour

Florida

17% lower than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Brandon, Florida

$43/hour

This is 24% higher than the Tampa average of $32.70.

Largo, Florida

$43/hour

This is 24% higher than the Tampa average of $32.70.

Bradenton, Florida

$39/hour

This is 17% higher than the Tampa average of $32.70.

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

Aventura, Florida pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($48) and Sarasota, Florida ($47). Sarasota, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Aventura, Florida pays 49% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aventura, Florida	$49	$50
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48
Sarasota, Florida	$47	$51

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Tampa?

Tampa General Hospital pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45). For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Tampa General Hospital pays 74% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tampa General Hospital	$57	$57
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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