Tampa, FL · City

Nurse salary in Tampa

Registered nurses in the Tampa, FL area earn about $85,470 a year ($41.09/hr) — about 12% below the U.S. average. City figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Tampa, FL

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$85,470

-12% vs national

Hourly

$41.09/hr

Median $85,470

$73,290Middle 50%: $79,250–$102,180$124,470

Typical range: $79,250–$102,180; What most nurses earn
High end: $124,470; Top earners
Entry level: $73,290; Newer nurses

Part of Florida. See statewide nurse pay and other metros.

Nurse roles in Tampa

Estimated median pay by role.

Role	Median	Source
Registered Nurse	$85,470	Verified public wage data
Licensed Practical Nurse	$62,490	Verified public wage data
Nurse Practitioner	$128,120	Verified public wage data
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$206,270	Verified public wage data
Travel Nurse	$106,840	Specialty estimate
ICU Nurse	$95,730	Specialty estimate
Nurse Manager	$111,110	Specialty estimate
Nursing Assistant (CNA)	$37,470	Verified public wage data

Compare all nursing roles

All nurse roles in Tampa

Estimated pay for every nurse type in the Tampa, FL area — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$206,270 Nurse Practitioner$128,120 Certified Nurse Midwife$128,020 Nurse Manager$111,110 Travel Nurse$106,840 Flight Nurse$98,290 ICU Nurse$95,730 ER Nurse$94,020 NICU Nurse$94,020 Cath Lab Nurse$94,020 Operating Room Nurse$92,310 Nurse Informaticist$92,310 Charge Nurse$91,450 Labor & Delivery Nurse$90,600 PACU Nurse$90,600 Transplant Nurse$90,600 Trauma Nurse$90,600 Oncology Nurse$89,740 Case Management Nurse$89,740 Endoscopy Nurse$89,740 Cardiac Nurse$88,890 Neuroscience Nurse$88,890 Psychiatric Nurse$88,030 Telemetry Nurse$88,030 Pediatric Nurse$87,180 Correctional Nurse$87,180 Orthopedic Nurse$87,180 Gastroenterology Nurse$87,180 Registered Nurse$85,470 Med-Surg Nurse$85,470 Dialysis Nurse$85,470 Wound Care Nurse$85,470 Infusion Nurse$85,470 Occupational Health Nurse$85,470 Aesthetic Nurse$85,470 Rehabilitation Nurse$85,470 Urology Nurse$85,470 Hospice Nurse$84,620 Home Health Nurse$83,760 Ambulatory Care Nurse$83,760 Telehealth Nurse$82,910 Clinic Nurse$79,490 Public Health Nurse$78,630 School Nurse$76,920 Licensed Practical Nurse$62,490 Licensed Vocational Nurse$62,490 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$37,470

What affects nurse pay in Tampa

Major Gulf Coast healthcare hub. Beyond that, local nurse pay reflects the cost of living, the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Estimate your own with the calculator.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Tampa, FL in official U.S. government wage data — about 12% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Tampa, FL, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,290 and the highest-paid 10% about $124,470. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this metro figure

It’s the median actually reported for Tampa — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Tampa make this page more precise over time.

Registered Nurse salary Licensed Practical Nurse salary Nurse Practitioner salary Florida statewide Personalize the calculator

Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)

Tampa, FL figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

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