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Registered Nurses salary in Florida

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$82,850
Mean annual$88,200
Range (10th to 90th)$66,670 to $110,530
Florida employment218,100
State vs national-12.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Florida registered nurses fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$66,67025TH$77,070MEDIAN$82,85075TH$99,26090TH$110,530

The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,070 and $99,260, with a median of $82,850.

Real disclosed salaries

Registered Nurses in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 29 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,280. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry7$68,927
Level II — qualified13$82,160
Level III — experienced4$87,610
Level IV — fully competent1$98,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Registered Nurses in Florida. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Mount Sinai Medical Center of FloridaIntensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse II5$85,280
ULTIMATE CARE INC.RN CASE MANAGER5$81,328
Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.Hospitalist Registered Nurse4$91,333
Insight Global, LLCUnit Based Resource RN3$87,610
BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.CLINICAL NURSE2$102,960
Adex Medical Staffing LLCProfessional Registered Nurse2$59,561
Edgemont Healthcare Staffing, LLCRegistered Nurse2$94,775
Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.Clinical Nurse1$72,342
BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.RN-Sub-Specialty/Procedural1$87,547
Orlando Health Inc.Registered Nurse, Cardio Vascular Step-Down1$67,974

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Clinical Nurse at Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.
    $72,342
    TampaDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-476876
  • CLINICAL NURSE at BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
    $102,960
    CLEARWATERDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-418613
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse II at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
    $85,280
    Miami BeachDecided Nov 24, 2025I-200-25321-414545
  • RN-Sub-Specialty/Procedural at BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
    $87,547
    Boynton BeachWage Level IIDecided Aug 25, 2025I-200-25230-250199
  • Registered Nurse, Cardio Vascular Step-Down at Orlando Health Inc.
    $67,974
    OrlandoWage Level IDecided Aug 18, 2025I-200-25223-233936
  • Registered Nurse BSN at SMH Healthcare, Inc.
    $86,000
    SarasotaWage Level IDecided Aug 7, 2025I-200-25212-212190
  • Professional Registered Nurse at Adex Medical Staffing LLC
    $60,882
    TallahasseeWage Level IDecided Jul 29, 2025I-200-25203-192511
  • RN CASE MANAGER at ULTIMATE CARE INC.
    $81,328
    WEST PALM BEACHWage Level IIDecided Jul 18, 2025I-200-25192-169070

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Registered Nurses pay by experience level in Florida

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Registered Nurses specialties in Florida

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 15 certified offers. The most common variant is RN CASE MANAGER at a median of $81,328.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
RN CASE MANAGERULTIMATE CARE INC.5$81,328
Hospitalist Registered NurseAdventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc.4$91,333
CLINICAL NURSEBAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.3$102,960
Registered NurseEdgemont Healthcare Staffing, LLC3$91,550

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Registered Nurses in Florida, by industry

Median offered wage across 29 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $86,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
HealthcareMount Sinai Medical Center of Florida17$86,000
Professional servicesULTIMATE CARE INC.12$81,328

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Florida over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Florida2023 to 2024
$80,9602023$82,8502024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

  2. 02

    Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

  3. 03

    Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

  4. 04

    Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

  5. 05

    Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.

  6. 06

    Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

  7. 07

    Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

  8. 08

    Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Registered Nurses in Florida?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Registered Nurses in Florida is $82,850.
How does Florida compare to the national median for Registered Nurses?
The Florida median is -12.3% versus the BLS national figure of $94,511.
What is the salary range for Registered Nurses in Florida?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $66,670 and the 90th-percentile at $110,530, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Registered Nurses a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Registered Nurses?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.