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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.