How much does a nursing assistant make in Florida?
$37,510a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Florida. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 96,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,350Median: $37,510Highest 10%: $46,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,350 | $16.51 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 90th | $46,790 | $22.50 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $40,260 |
| North Port, FL | $39,950 |
| Sebastian, FL | $38,530 |
| Miami, FL | $38,010 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,760 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,690 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37,690 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $37,510 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,470 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $37,070 |
| Gainesville, FL | $36,990 |
| Crestview, FL | $36,970 |
| Deltona, FL | $36,950 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $36,700 |
| Ocala, FL | $36,510 |
| Pensacola, FL | $36,430 |
| Panama City, FL | $36,420 |
| Wildwood, FL | $36,110 |
| Lakeland, FL | $36,000 |
| Sebring, FL | $35,650 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $34,510 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
| 43. Florida | $37,510 |
| 44. Texas | $37,500 |
| 45. South Carolina | $37,220 |
| 46. West Virginia | $36,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $18.03 ($37,510 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,510 against $42,260 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Florida rank for nursing assistant pay?
Florida ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays nursing assistants the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $40,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.