Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Tampa, FL

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$33.88/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Tampa, FL is $33.88 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Florida average of $45.92.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages

$33.88/hour

Tampa, FL

49% lower than the US average.

$45.92/hour

Florida

10% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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St. Petersburg, Florida

$40/hour

This is 16% higher than the Tampa average of $33.88.

Clearwater, Florida

$46/hour

This is 26% higher than the Tampa average of $33.88.

Largo, Florida

$40/hour

This is 15% higher than the Tampa average of $33.88.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Quincy, Florida pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Fort Myers, Florida ($51) and Clearwater, Florida ($46). Fort Myers, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 57% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida$53$53
Fort Myers, Florida$51$57
Clearwater, Florida$46$48
Brandon, Florida$44$45
Kissimmee, Florida$43$47
Trinity, Florida$42$45
What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Tampa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$38$38

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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