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. Before you compare that number to anywhere else, see what an RN here actually takes home below.
| 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.
What a Orlando RN actually takes home
Here is the part most pay comparisons miss. Florida does not tax wages, so the state takes nothing out of your paycheck. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still come out the same way they do in every state, but there is no second income tax stacked on top.
At the Orlando median of $83,550, every 1% of state income tax you would pay somewhere else is about $836 a year that stays with you here. In a state with a 5% income tax, that adds up to roughly $4,178 a year, or about $348 a month. To match a Orlando paycheck at the median, a job in that state would need to pay about $87,947.
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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
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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.
Does Florida have a state income tax on nurse pay?
No. Florida does not tax wages, so no state income tax comes out of an RN paycheck in Orlando. Federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare still apply. At the Orlando median RN salary, every 1% of state income tax you would pay elsewhere is about $836 a year that stays in your pocket here.
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.