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Registered Nurse Salary in Florida (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Florida

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$67,970	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$78,660	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$84,190	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$101,180	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$120,330	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 229,940 Registered Nurse jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Florida

A median Registered Nurse salary of $84,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $68,058 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.

Gross (median)	$84,190
Federal income tax	−$9,692
Social Security + Medicare	−$6,441
Florida state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$68,058
Take-home (monthly)	$5,671

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Florida?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Florida is $84,190 per year ($40.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,660 and $101,180.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Florida?

On the median salary of $84,190, a single filer in Florida takes home about $68,058 per year ($5,671 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Florida?

BLS counts 229,940 Registered Nurse jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).

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