Registered Nurses Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $79,920 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.42
10th percentile $65,960
90th percentile $100,830
Employed locally 5,730
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,960
    25th
    $74,630
    50th (median)
    $79,920
    75th
    $95,470
    90th
    $100,830

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 109% Median Registered Nurses salary is 9% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $100,780
    Flint, MI $87,720
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $86,090
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,610
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $85,140
    Gainesville, FL $84,710

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,310
    Nurse Practitioners $124,760
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,990
    Pharmacists $140,380
    Physicians, All Other $294,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Pensacola, FL is $38.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Pensacola, FL is 14.6% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,960 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,630.