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How much does a registered nurse make in Florida?

$84,190a year

Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Florida. That is $40.48 an hour or $7,016 a month.

Hourly
$40.48
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among states
34 of 51
Jobs in the state
229,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,970Median: $84,190Highest 10%: $120,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$67,970$32.68
25th$78,660$37.82
Median$84,190$40.48
75th$101,200$48.64
90th$120,300$57.85

Cities in Florida

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Naples, FL$93,330
Miami, FL$91,380
North Port, FL$86,130
Sebring, FL$85,690
Tampa, FL$85,470
Deltona, FL$84,180
Lakeland, FL$84,030
Orlando, FL$83,550
Jacksonville, FL$83,520
Cape Coral, FL$82,860
Port St. Lucie, FL$82,090
Gainesville, FL$81,870
Sebastian, FL$81,300
Crestview, FL$81,260
Palm Bay, FL$80,900
Punta Gorda, FL$80,410
Tallahassee, FL$79,430
Ocala, FL$79,230
Homosassa Springs, FL$78,080
Pensacola, FL$77,890
Wildwood, FL$77,110
Panama City, FL$75,310
Salaries for every job in Florida

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for registered nurses.

31. Nebraska$84,730
32. Utah$84,600
33. North Carolina$84,350
34. Florida$84,190
35. Wyoming$83,760
36. Indiana$83,500
37. Oklahoma$82,920
Registered Nurse salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Florida?

The median hourly pay in Florida is $40.48 ($84,190 a year).

Do registered nurses make more in Florida than the national average?

No: $84,190 against $97,550 nationally, 14% less.

Where does Florida rank for registered nurse pay?

Florida ranks 34 of 51 states.

Which city in Florida pays registered nurses the most?

Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $93,330 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.