Registered Nurses Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $84,410 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.58
10th percentile $64,510
90th percentile $120,360
Employed locally 980
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,510
    25th
    $75,680
    50th (median)
    $84,410
    75th
    $98,210
    90th
    $120,360

    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 South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,970
    Physicians, All Other $188,510
    Pharmacists $136,480
    Nurse Practitioners $109,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in South Florida is $40.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in South Florida is 9.8% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,510 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,680.