Registered Nurses Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,730 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.29
10th percentile $62,370
90th percentile $106,500
Employed locally 2,100
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,370
    25th
    $73,290
    50th (median)
    $81,730
    75th
    $98,260
    90th
    $106,500

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in North Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,120
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,060
    Nurse Practitioners $107,530
    Paramedics $53,230
    Pharmacists $127,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in North Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in North Florida is $39.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.33 or more per hour.

    Is North Florida above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in North Florida is 12.7% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in North Florida?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,370 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,290.