Salary Report for Florida Nurse Practitioners
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Compare Florida to U.S.
Florida Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $104,830 which is 11% less than the national average salary of $118,040.
| Type | Florida | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $50.40 | $56.75 | -11.19% |
| Average Annual Salary | $104,830 | $118,040 | -11.19% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Florida, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $96,040 and $126,030 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $130,630, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $61,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 1,488 | Under $61,990 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 2,232 | $61,990 – $96,040 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 3,720 | $96,040 – $101,110 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 3,720 | $101,110 – $126,030 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 2,232 | $101,110 – $130,630 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 1,488 | Above $130,630 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Florida nurses earn about $104,091 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.
Cost-of-living in Florida is 1% higher than the national average, which means Florida residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $104,830, Florida Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($170,950).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,840), LPNs ($47,860), Registered Nurses ($72,000), Nursing Instructors ($76,840), and Nurse Midwives ($91,160).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $170,950 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,830 |
| Nurse Midwives | $91,160 |
| Nursing Instructors | $76,840 |
| Registered Nurses | $72,000 |
| LPNs | $47,860 |
| Nursing Assistants | $29,840 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Florida the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (216,510), Nursing Assistants (93,160) and LPNs (46,530).
The three professions in Florida needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (70.8%), Nurse Midwives (34.3%) and Nursing Instructors (29.7%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 189,120 | 216,510 | 14.5% | 13,250 |
| Nursing Assistants | 85,050 | 93,160 | 9.5% | 11,560 |
| LPNs | 41,780 | 46,530 | 11.4% | 3,810 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 13,480 | 23,020 | 70.8% | 1,910 |
| Nursing Instructors | 4,580 | 5,940 | 29.7% | 620 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 3,840 | 4,770 | 24.2% | 310 |
| Nurse Midwives | 350 | 470 | 34.3% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Florida Cities
The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Florida is $104,830. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ($97,960), Punta Gorda ($86,800) and Sebring ($121,460).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island ($99,792), Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ($98,850) and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($95,699).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | $121,460 | $134,463 | $13,003 |
| Port St. Lucie | $119,280 | $124,250 | $4,970 |
| Gainesville | $114,390 | $121,253 | $6,863 |
| Panama City | $112,920 | $117,748 | $4,828 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $111,690 | $112,830 | $1,140 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $110,720 | $118,177 | $7,457 |
| Jacksonville | $109,050 | $113,216 | $4,166 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $108,780 | $112,237 | $3,457 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach | $108,140 | $113,497 | $5,357 |
| South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area | $107,820 | $116,815 | $8,995 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $107,770 | $112,296 | $4,526 |
| The Villages | $107,630 | $112,525 | $4,895 |
| Tallahassee | $107,440 | $115,267 | $7,827 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $106,870 | $113,800 | $6,930 |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton | $106,190 | $105,651 | $-539 |
| Homosassa Springs | $105,900 | $114,710 | $8,810 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $105,400 | $109,746 | $4,346 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $105,250 | $95,699 | $-9,551 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $104,010 | $105,423 | $1,413 |
| Ocala | $102,410 | $110,415 | $8,005 |
| North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area | $101,090 | $109,523 | $8,433 |
| Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island | $100,650 | $99,792 | $-858 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $97,960 | $98,850 | $890 |
| Punta Gorda | $86,800 | $89,827 | $3,027 |
Salary FAQ for Florida Nurse Practitioners
City and Rural Summaries
Cape Coral-Fort Myers
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $111,690
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $112,830
Hourly Wage: $53.70
Currently Employed: 490
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.99
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Salary Report
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $105,400
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $109,746
Hourly Wage: $51
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.04
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Salary Report
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $107,770
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $112,296
Hourly Wage: $51.81
Currently Employed: 440
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.97
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Salary Report
Gainesville
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $114,390
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,253
Hourly Wage: $55
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.34
Gainesville Salary Report
Homosassa Springs
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $105,900
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $114,710
Hourly Wage: $50.91
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.32
Homosassa Springs Salary Report
Jacksonville
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $109,050
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $113,216
Hourly Wage: $52
Currently Employed: 1,510
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.32
Jacksonville Salary Report
Lakeland-Winter Haven
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $106,870
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $113,800
Hourly Wage: $51.38
Currently Employed: 360
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.91
Lakeland-Winter Haven Salary Report
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $105,250
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $95,699
Hourly Wage: $51
Currently Employed: 3,710
Cost-of-Living Index: 109.98
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Salary Report
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $100,650
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $99,792
Hourly Wage: $48.39
Currently Employed: 290
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.86
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island Salary Report
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $101,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $109,523
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 220
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.30
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $106,190
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $105,651
Hourly Wage: $51.05
Currently Employed: 440
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.51
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Salary Report
Ocala
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $102,410
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $110,415
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 270
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.75
Ocala Salary Report
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $104,010
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $105,423
Hourly Wage: $50.01
Currently Employed: 1,690
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.66
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Salary Report
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,780
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $112,237
Hourly Wage: $52
Currently Employed: 350
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.92
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Salary Report
Panama City
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,920
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $117,748
Hourly Wage: $54.29
Currently Employed: 110
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.90
Panama City Salary Report
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $110,720
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $118,177
Hourly Wage: $53
Currently Employed: 330
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.69
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Salary Report
Port St. Lucie
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $119,280
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $124,250
Hourly Wage: $57.35
Currently Employed: 280
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.00
Port St. Lucie Salary Report
Punta Gorda
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $86,800
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $89,827
Hourly Wage: $42
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.63
Punta Gorda Salary Report
Sebastian-Vero Beach
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,140
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $113,497
Hourly Wage: $51.99
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.28
Sebastian-Vero Beach Salary Report
Sebring
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $121,460
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $134,463
Hourly Wage: $58
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.33
Sebring Salary Report
South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $107,820
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $116,815
Hourly Wage: $51.84
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.30
South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Tallahassee
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $107,440
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $115,267
Hourly Wage: $52
Currently Employed: 310
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.21
Tallahassee Salary Report
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $97,960
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $98,850
Hourly Wage: $47.10
Currently Employed: 2,920
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.10
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Salary Report
The Villages
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $107,630
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $112,525
Hourly Wage: $52
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.65
The Villages Salary Report
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