What RNs earn in Miami
Registered nurses in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro earn a median of $91,380 a year, 6% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $80,510 and $104,320, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Miami ranks #33 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $80,510 – $104,320 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | $118,960 – $149,990 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $232,000 | $181,930 – $375,650 |
| Nurse Midwife | $146,590 | $141,190 – $159,850 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Miami nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $2,436 a month in Miami, which is roughly 32% of a median RN salary before taxes. Housing takes a big bite here, which makes sign-on bonuses, housing stipends and shift differentials worth pushing for.
About 61,670 RNs work in this metro, the #8 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 301 healthcare employers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, including 163 behavioral health facilities, 54 dialysis centers, 42 long-term care facilities and 24 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Miami
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Nursing jobs in Miami
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Miami healthcare news
- South Florida nursing-school operator gets seven years in fake-degree schemeMiami Herald · Sep 16
- Nurse brutally attacked by patient at Miami hospitalNBC News · Sep 17
- Nurse suing Jackson Memorial Hospital for $5 million after patient attack, attorney saysCBS News · Sep 16
- Palmetto Hospital carjacking suspect in custody after chase ends in crashNBC 6 South Florida · Sep 24
- Video Miami hospital patient attacks emergency room employeesABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 17
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How much do registered nurses make in Miami?
The median RN salary in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro is $91,380 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $80,510 and $104,320.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Miami?
Nurse practitioners in the Miami metro earn a median of $131,340 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Miami?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $2,436 a month in Miami, roughly 32% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Miami?
Hospitals in the Miami area include Baptist Hospital of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, Miami Va Medical Center, South Miami Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Miami?
Browse current Florida openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Miami can find you, and compare pay using the Florida salary guide.