What RNs earn in Orlando
Registered nurses in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro earn a median of $83,550 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $78,410 and $100,240, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Orlando ranks #49 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $78,410 – $100,240 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,640 | $118,050 – $134,740 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $214,690 | $168,590 – $441,400 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Orlando nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,972 a month in Orlando, which is roughly 28% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 30,150 RNs work in this metro, the #22 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 149 healthcare employers in Orlando, Kissimmee and Sanford, including 50 behavioral health facilities, 34 dialysis centers, 28 long-term care facilities and 26 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Orlando
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Orlando
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Orlando healthcare news
- 2 structure collapses send 3 to hospital: OfficialsFOX 35 Orlando · Sep 24
- Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Donates Recess Kits to Brevard County SchoolsOrlando Health · Sep 28
- Orlando Health expands care in Brevard CountyWKMG · Sep 29
- Emergency Nurses Week: Orlando Health ORMC nurses reflect on their callingWESH · Oct 12
- Delray Medical Center is First Hospital South of Orlando in to Offer THUNDERBOLT® – Latest Stroke Innovation to Address Blood Clots in the BrainFlorida Hospital News and Healthcare Report · Sep 30
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How much do registered nurses make in Orlando?
The median RN salary in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro is $83,550 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $78,410 and $100,240.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Orlando?
Nurse practitioners in the Orlando metro earn a median of $130,640 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Orlando?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,972 a month in Orlando, roughly 28% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Orlando?
Hospitals in the Orlando area include Orlando Va Medical Center, Orlando Health, Adventhealth Orlando, Ucf Lake Nona Hospital, Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Orlando?
Browse current Florida openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Orlando can find you, and compare pay using the Florida salary guide.