PACU Nurse salary in Florida
A pacu nurse in Florida earns an estimated $89,240 a year ($42.90/hr) — about 14% below the U.S. average, with most between $83,380 and $107,250. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
PACU Nurse — Florida
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$89,240
-14% vs nationalHourly
$42.90/hr
- Typical range
- $83,380–$107,250
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $127,550
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $72,050
- Newer nurses
PACU Nurse pay by city in Florida
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $96,860 | $46.57 |
| Tampa | $90,600 | $43.56 |
| Orlando | $88,560 | $42.58 |
| Jacksonville | $88,530 | $42.56 |
PACU Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Florida compares to states with similar pacu nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Florida
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects pacu nurse pay in Florida
Pay below the national median; large healthcare demand. For a pacu nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report PACU Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Florida (May 2025) and applies a 1.06× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Florida wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $103,400 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Florida, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- 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 Florida make this page more precise over time.
PACU Nurse salary in Florida — FAQ
- How much does a pacu nurse make in Florida?
- A pacu nurse in Florida earns an estimated $89,240 a year — about $42.90 an hour, with most between $83,380 and $107,250. That's about 14% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Florida's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Florida a good state for pacu nurses?
- For pay, Florida sits about 14% below the national average for pacu nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $89,240 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Florida pays pacu nurses the most?
- Among Florida metros we track, Miami tends to have the highest estimated pay for pacu nurses, at roughly $96,860 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Florida pacu nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a pacu nurse is about $103,400 a year, versus an estimated $89,240 in Florida — about 14% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report PACU Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Florida (May 2025) and applies a 1.06× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national pacu nurse pay adjusted for Florida. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.