How much do nurses make in Florida?

Nursing salaries in Florida vary significantly by role. Based on the salary data used on this page, median annual pay ranges from $61,770 for LPNs/LVNs to $210,570 for nurse anesthetists. Registered nurses earn a median of $84,190, while nurse practitioners earn $129,510 and nurse midwives earn $127,460. Actual earnings can vary by nursing specialty, location, experience, employer, and level of education.

What is the median salary for a registered nurse in Florida?

The median annual salary for a registered nurse in Florida is $84,190, equivalent to a median hourly wage of approximately $40.48. Florida has an estimated 229,940 registered nurses, making RNs the largest nursing workforce included in this comparison.

How much do registered nurses make per hour in Florida?

Registered nurses in Florida earn a median hourly wage of approximately $40.48 per hour. Hourly pay can be higher or lower depending on experience, specialty, work setting, shift differentials, and location within Florida. The statewide annual RN salary range shown on this page is approximately $67,970 to $120,330, based on the 10th to 90th percentile wage range.

What is the highest-paying nursing role in Florida?

Among the nursing roles compared on this page, nurse anesthetists have the highest median salary in Florida at $210,570 per year, or approximately $101.24 per hour. Other advanced-practice nursing roles also earn substantially more than the statewide RN median. Nurse practitioners have a median salary of $129,510, while nurse midwives have a median of $127,460.

Which cities and regions in Florida pay registered nurses the most?

Among the Florida locations included on this page, Naples–Marco Island has the highest reported registered nurse median salary at $93,330 per year. Other comparatively high-paying areas include Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach at $91,380, North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota at $86,130, and Sebring at $85,690. RN salaries can vary considerably across Florida, so location is an important factor when comparing nursing pay.

How do nursing salaries in Florida compare with the national median?

For the nursing roles included on this page, Florida median salaries are below the corresponding U.S. medians. Registered nurses earn a Florida median of $84,190, compared with a U.S. median of $97,550, or about 13.7% lower. LPNs/LVNs are about 4.1% lower, nurse practitioners about 2.1% lower, nurse midwives about 4.9% lower, and nurse anesthetists about 11.0% lower than their respective national medians. These comparisons reflect statewide median wages and do not account for differences in local cost of living, specialty, experience, or employer.

What is the salary range for nurses in Florida?

Florida nursing salary ranges differ by occupation. Based on the 10th to 90th percentile wage figures shown on this page: LPN / LVN: 50,450–74,320 Registered Nurse: 67,970–120,330 | Nurse Practitioner: 101,920–163,600 | Nurse Midwife: 49,780–146,590 | Nurse Anesthetist: 125,680–416,000 These figures represent wage percentiles rather than guaranteed starting and maximum salaries. Individual pay can fall outside these ranges depending on experience, specialty, location, and employer.

Why do nursing salaries vary across different parts of Florida?

Nursing salaries vary across Florida because local healthcare demand, cost of living, employer type, nursing shortages, specialty mix, and regional labor-market conditions differ from one area to another. For example, the RN median salaries included on this page range from $75,310 in Panama City–Panama City Beach to $93,330 in Naples–Marco Island. Large metropolitan areas and regions with higher demand for experienced or specialized nurses may offer higher wages than other parts of the state.

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Florida Nursing Salaries

What Nurses Earn Across Florida in 2026

See what nurses earn across Florida, from LPNs and registered nurses to nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists.

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Florida Nursing Salaries Summarized

Compare median salaries, salary ranges, and employment across five nursing careers in Florida.

Role	Median	10th–90th	Employment
Registered Nurse	$84,190	$67,970–$120,330	229,940
LPN / LVN	$61,770	$50,450–$74,320	38,620
Nurse Practitioner	$129,510	$101,920–$163,600	21,790
Nurse Midwife	$127,460	$49,780–$146,590	460
Nurse Anesthetist	$210,570	$125,680–$416,000	4,600

How much does each nursing role make?

Median annual salary $84,190

Registered nurses are the largest nursing workforce in this comparison, with nearly 230,000 RNs employed across Florida.

$40.48 Median hourly wage
229,940 Estimated Florida employment
$97,550 U.S. median
13.70 lower Florida vs. U.S.

Florida salary range

The range shows the BLS 10th to 90th percentile, not a guaranteed starting-to-maximum salary.

$67,970 $120,330

Median: $84,190

Median annual salary $61,770

Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide hands-on nursing care and have a statewide median wage just under $62,000.

$29.70 Median hourly wage
38,620 Estimated Florida employment
$64,400 U.S. median
4.10 lower Florida vs. U.S.

Florida salary range

The range shows the BLS 10th to 90th percentile, not a guaranteed starting-to-maximum salary.

$50,450 $74,320

Median: $61,770

Median annual salary $129,510

Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice nurses and earn a Florida median of nearly $130,000 per year.

$62.26 Median hourly wage
21,790 Estimated Florida employment
$132,300 U.S. median
2.10 lower Florida vs. U.S.

Florida salary range

The range shows the BLS 10th to 90th percentile, not a guaranteed starting-to-maximum salary.

$101,920 $163,600

Median: $129,510

Median annual salary $127,460

Nurse midwifery is a much smaller Florida occupation, so statewide estimates are based on a comparatively limited employment pool.

$61.28 Median hourly wage
460 Estimated Florida employment
$134,040 U.S. median
4.90 lower Florida vs. U.S.

Florida salary range

The range shows the BLS 10th to 90th percentile, not a guaranteed starting-to-maximum salary.

$49,780 $146,590

Median: $127,460

Median annual salary $210,570

Nurse anesthetists are the highest-paid nursing occupation in this comparison, with a Florida median above $210,000.

$101.24 Median hourly wage
4,600 Estimated Florida employment
$236,590 U.S. median
11.00 lower Florida vs. U.S.

Florida salary range

The range shows the BLS 10th to 90th percentile, not a guaranteed starting-to-maximum salary.

$125,680 $416,000

Median: $210,570

Registered nurse salaries by Florida region

Compare registered nurse salaries across Florida regions and local labor markets.

Florida statewide RN median $84,190

Highest local median shown $93,330 Naples–Marco Island · Southwest Florida

Lowest local median shown $75,310 Panama City · West Florida

Region 1

West Florida / Emerald Coast

$75,310–$81,260 RN median range

Panama City–Panama City Beach $75,310
Pensacola–Ferry Pass–Brent $77,890
Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin $81,260

Region 2

Apalachee

$79,430–$81,750 RN median range

Tallahassee $79,430
North Florida nonmetro counties $81,750

Region 3

North Central Florida

$79,230–$81,870 RN median range

Ocala $79,230
North Florida nonmetro $81,750
Gainesville $81,870

Region 4

Northeast Florida

$81,750–$83,520 RN median range

North Florida nonmetro $81,750
Jacksonville $83,520

Region 5

East Central Florida

$77,110–$84,180 RN median range

Wildwood–The Villages $77,110
Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville $80,900
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford $83,550
Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach $84,180

Region 6

Central Florida

$79,920–$85,690 RN median range

South Florida nonmetro $79,920
Lakeland–Winter Haven $84,030
Sebring $85,690

Region 7

Tampa Bay

$78,080–$86,130 RN median range

Homosassa Springs $78,080
Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater $85,470
North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota $86,130

Region 8

Southwest Florida

$80,410–$93,330 RN median range

Punta Gorda $80,410
Cape Coral–Fort Myers $82,860
North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota $86,130
Naples–Marco Island $93,330

Region 9

Treasure Coast

$81,300–$91,380 RN median range

Sebastian–Vero Beach $81,300
Port St. Lucie $82,090
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach $91,380

Region 10

South Florida

$79,920–$91,380 RN median range

South Florida nonmetro (Monroe area) $79,920
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach $91,380

How Florida pay compares nationally

Florida's statewide registered nurse median is $84,190 compared with a U.S. median of $97,550.

Salary range Florida

Annual · USD

$67,970 $84,190 $120,330

$70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000

Salary range United States

Annual · USD

$97,550

$70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000 $120,000

Florida median $84,190 · U.S. median $97,550 (13.70 lower Florida vs. U.S.)

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