Registered nurses in Florida earn an average of $72,000 per year (or $34.62 per hour).
Nationwide
United States
$82,750
Florida
12% lower than the national average
$72,000
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Florida registered nurses earn 12% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
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$57K - $78K per year
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$57K - $78K per year
Registered nurse salary range in Florida
10%
$49,680
MEDIAN
$75,000
90%
$95,630
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $95,630 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,350 | $37 |
| Median | $75,000 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,550 | $29 |
80% of Florida RNs earn between $49,680 and $95,630.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Florida
Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Florida
$71,499
Overall Average
Florida
$72,000
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Florida RNs earn about $71,499 per year. Cost-of-living in Florida is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Highest paying cities in Florida for registered nurses
| West Palm Beach, FL | $74,220per year |
| Gainesville, FL | $73,980per year |
| Cape Coral, FL | $73,420per year |
| Tampa, FL | $73,380per year |
| Immokalee, FL | $73,360per year |
| Sanford, FL | $72,770per year |
| Bradenton, FL | $72,400per year |
| Jacksonville, FL | $70,450per year |
| Vero Beach, FL | $70,090per year |
| Titusville, FL | $69,330per year |
Florida nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where registered nurses are paid the highest is West Palm Beach, where the average RNs salary is $74,220 and 53,110 registered nurses are currently employed. The Gainesville area comes in second, with a $73,980 average RN salary and 6,010 registered nurses employed.
How much do similar professions get paid in Florida?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $170,950per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $104,830per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $91,160per year |
| Physical Therapist | $90,630per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $73,180per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $47,860per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $36,040per year |
At a $72,000 average annual salary, RNs in Florida tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($170,950), nurse practitioners ($104,830), nurse midwives ($91,160), physical therapists ($90,630), and dental hygienists ($73,180). They tend to earn more than licensed practical nurses ($47,860) and pharmacy technicians ($36,040).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner.Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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