Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Florida

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Florida?

The highest paying employer in Florida for Registered Nurse jobs is Lee Health, paying up to $52/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida.

Q: What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Orlando is currently the highest paying city in Florida for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 17% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Florida. Other top paying cities include Parrish, paying up to $45/hr, Oviedo, paying up to $47/hr, and Sanford, paying up to $47/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$38.19/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $38.19 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $43.14.

Last updated on April 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$38.19/hour

Florida

13% lower than the US average.

$43.14/hour

United States

What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Orlando, Florida	$46	$47
Oviedo, Florida	$44	$47
Sanford, Florida	$44	$47
Sarasota, Florida	$43	$45
Kissimmee, Florida	$42	$47
Largo, Florida	$42	$45
Englewood, Florida	$42	$43
Tampa, Florida	$42	$45

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Florida?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Manager	$59	$65
First Assist	$52	$55
Clinical Nurse Coordinator	$46	$51
Admission	$43	$45
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care	$43	$43

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$54	$58
Georgia	$44	$48
Alabama	$42	$46
Virginia	$38	$43
Tennessee	$33	$46
Arkansas	$29	$38
South Carolina	$25	$43

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee Health	$52	$57
TalentBurst, Inc	$39	$40
Skyline Med Staff Nursing	$38	$38
Core Medical-Perm	$37	$52
HCA Florida Healthcare	$36	$44
Judit Inc.	$35	$44
LanceSoft - QIA	$35	$44
Family First Homecare	$33	$40
University of Miami	$33	$34
Advanced Care Partners	$28	$28