Average Registered Nurse Salary

$34.36/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Tampa, FL is $34.36 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Florida average of $39.64.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$34.36/hour

Tampa, FL

48% lower than the US average.

$39.64/hour

Florida

28% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Brandon, Florida

$44/hour

This is 22% higher than the Tampa average of $34.36.

St. Petersburg, Florida

$40/hour

This is 15% higher than the Tampa average of $34.36.

Clearwater, Florida

$46/hour

This is 26% higher than the Tampa average of $34.36.

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

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37) and Tampa General Hospital ($34). Tampa General Hospital has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 30% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm$45$45
Perm Staff Jobs$37$45
Tampa General Hospital$34$55

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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