Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Florida | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,190 | $98,331 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.48 | $47.27 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $81,422.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $90,374 | $68,250 | $110,250 | 123 |
| Jacksonville | $79,184 | $59,800 | $96,600 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Florida is $84,190, or about $40.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Florida is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Florida typically earn from $68,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 229,940 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $84,190, Florida offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.