What RNs earn in Jacksonville
Registered nurses in the Jacksonville, FL metro earn a median of $83,520 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $78,810 and $100,210, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Jacksonville ranks #50 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $78,810 – $100,210 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $124,050 – $135,670 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $416,000 | $194,990 – $416,000 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Jacksonville nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,658 a month in Jacksonville, which is roughly 24% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 18,940 RNs work in this metro, the #37 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 126 healthcare employers in Jacksonville, including 33 dialysis centers, 33 long-term care facilities, 31 behavioral health facilities and 18 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Jacksonville
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Nursing jobs in Jacksonville
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Jacksonville healthcare news
- Jacksonville nursing assistant accused of abusing disabled adult at Riverside care facilityNews4JAX · Oct 12
- Arista to open Jacksonville hospitalVet Times · Oct 12
- Ensign Group plants flag in Florida with Jacksonville nursing facility, 8 othersThe Business Journals · Oct 2
- UF Health opens Durbin Park medical campus, expands access to advanced care in regionUF Health - University of Florida Health · Sep 17
- Mayo Clinic in Florida marks 40 years of transforming care and shaping the futureMayo Clinic News Network · Oct 13
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How much do registered nurses make in Jacksonville?
The median RN salary in the Jacksonville, FL metro is $83,520 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $78,810 and $100,210.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Jacksonville?
Nurse practitioners in the Jacksonville metro earn a median of $133,810 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Jacksonville?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,658 a month in Jacksonville, roughly 24% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Jacksonville?
Hospitals in the Jacksonville area include Mayo Clinic, Ascension St Vincent'S Southside, Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville, Shands Jacksonville, Ascension St Vincent'S Riverside. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Jacksonville?
Browse current Florida openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Jacksonville can find you, and compare pay using the Florida salary guide.