Salary Report for Florida Registered Nurses
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Compare Florida to U.S.
Florida Registered Nurses earn an average of $72,000 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $82,750.
Type | Florida | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $34.62 | $39.78 | -12.97% |
Average Annual Salary | $72,000 | $82,750 | -12.99% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Florida, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $60,550 and $78,350 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $95,630, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Registered Nurses.
Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $49,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 18,792 | Under $49,680 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 28,188 | $49,680 – $60,550 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 46,980 | $60,550 – $75,000 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 46,980 | $75,000 – $78,350 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 28,188 | $75,000 – $95,630 |
10% | 20+ years | 18,792 | Above $95,630 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in Florida nurses earn about $71,492 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $82,750.
Cost-of-living in Florida is 1% higher than the national average, which means Florida residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $72,000, Florida Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($170,950), Nurse Practitioners ($104,830), Nurse Midwives ($91,160), and Nursing Instructors ($76,840).
However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,840), and LPNs ($47,860).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Nurse Anesthetists | $170,950 |
Nurse Practitioners | $104,830 |
Nurse Midwives | $91,160 |
Nursing Instructors | $76,840 |
Registered Nurses | $72,000 |
LPNs | $47,860 |
Nursing Assistants | $29,840 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Florida the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (216,510), Nursing Assistants (93,160) and LPNs (46,530).
The three professions in Florida needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (70.8%), Nurse Midwives (34.3%) and Nursing Instructors (29.7%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Registered Nurses | 189,120 | 216,510 | 14.5% | 13,250 |
Nursing Assistants | 85,050 | 93,160 | 9.5% | 11,560 |
LPNs | 41,780 | 46,530 | 11.4% | 3,810 |
Nurse Practitioners | 13,480 | 23,020 | 70.8% | 1,910 |
Nursing Instructors | 4,580 | 5,940 | 29.7% | 620 |
Nurse Anesthetists | 3,840 | 4,770 | 24.2% | 310 |
Nurse Midwives | 350 | 470 | 34.3% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Florida Cities
The average salary for Registered Nurses in Florida is $72,000. The top cities that pay Registered Nurses the most are Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($74,220), Gainesville ($73,980) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers ($73,420).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Registered Nurses the highest average annual salary are Gainesville ($78,418), Cape Coral-Fort Myers ($74,169) and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ($74,046).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Registered Nurses in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Registered Nurses salary will have in that area.
Salary FAQ for Florida Registered Nurses
City and Rural Summaries
Cape Coral-Fort Myers
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $73,420
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $74,169
Hourly Wage: $35.30
Currently Employed: 5,830
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.99
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Salary Report
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $70,231
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 1,700
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.04
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Salary Report
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $65,320
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $68,063
Hourly Wage: $31.40
Currently Employed: 5,430
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.97
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Salary Report
Gainesville
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $73,980
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $78,418
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 6,010
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.34
Gainesville Salary Report
Homosassa Springs
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $64,100
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $69,432
Hourly Wage: $30.82
Currently Employed: 880
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.32
Homosassa Springs Salary Report
Jacksonville
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $70,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $73,142
Hourly Wage: $34
Currently Employed: 16,970
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.32
Jacksonville Salary Report
Lakeland-Winter Haven
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,520
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $71,899
Hourly Wage: $32.46
Currently Employed: 4,240
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.91
Lakeland-Winter Haven Salary Report
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $74,220
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $67,485
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 53,110
Cost-of-Living Index: 109.98
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Salary Report
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $73,360
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $72,734
Hourly Wage: $35.27
Currently Employed: 2,670
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.86
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island Salary Report
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $66,480
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $72,026
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 2,180
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.30
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $72,400
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $72,033
Hourly Wage: $34.81
Currently Employed: 6,970
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.51
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Salary Report
Ocala
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $65,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $70,092
Hourly Wage: $31
Currently Employed: 2,240
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.75
Ocala Salary Report
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $72,770
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $73,758
Hourly Wage: $34.99
Currently Employed: 21,530
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.66
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Salary Report
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $69,330
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,533
Hourly Wage: $33
Currently Employed: 4,800
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.92
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Salary Report
Panama City
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $68,280
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $71,199
Hourly Wage: $32.83
Currently Employed: 1,340
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.90
Panama City Salary Report
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,030
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,544
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 4,970
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.69
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Salary Report
Port St. Lucie
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $69,010
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $71,885
Hourly Wage: $33.18
Currently Employed: 3,570
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.00
Port St. Lucie Salary Report
Punta Gorda
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,820
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $70,185
Hourly Wage: $33
Currently Employed: 1,440
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.63
Punta Gorda Salary Report
Sebastian-Vero Beach
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $70,090
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $73,562
Hourly Wage: $33.70
Currently Employed: 1,710
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.28
Sebastian-Vero Beach Salary Report
Sebring
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $64,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,327
Hourly Wage: $31
Currently Employed: 880
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.33
Sebring Salary Report
South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,660
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $73,304
Hourly Wage: $32.53
Currently Employed: 880
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.30
South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Tallahassee
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,360
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $72,267
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 3,330
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.21
Tallahassee Salary Report
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $73,380
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $74,046
Hourly Wage: $35.28
Currently Employed: 30,940
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.10
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Salary Report
The Villages
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $66,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $69,514
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 760
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.65
The Villages Salary Report
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