What RNs earn in Tampa
Registered nurses in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $85,470 a year, 12% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $79,250 and $102,180, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Tampa ranks #38 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 | $85,470 | $79,250 – $102,180 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,120 | $109,000 – $135,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $206,270 | $156,830 – $212,660 |
| Nurse Midwife | $128,020 | $66,840 – $128,030 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
What a Tampa 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 Tampa median of $85,470, every 1% of state income tax you would pay somewhere else is about $855 a year that stays with you here. In a state with a 5% income tax, that adds up to roughly $4,274 a year, or about $356 a month. To match a Tampa paycheck at the median, a job in that state would need to pay about $89,968.
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Cost of living and the Tampa nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,977 a month in Tampa, 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 38,720 RNs work in this metro, the #16 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 199 healthcare employers in Tampa, Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, including 61 behavioral health facilities, 54 long-term care facilities, 36 outpatient surgery centers and 34 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Tampa
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How much do registered nurses make in Tampa?
The median RN salary in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro is $85,470 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $79,250 and $102,180.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Tampa?
Nurse practitioners in the Tampa metro earn a median of $128,120 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Tampa?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,977 a month in Tampa, roughly 28% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Tampa?
Hospitals in the Tampa area include HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital, St Josephs Hospital, Tampa VA Medical Center, Adventhealth Carrollwood. 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 Tampa. Federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare still apply. At the Tampa median RN salary, every 1% of state income tax you would pay elsewhere is about $855 a year that stays in your pocket here.
How do I find a nursing job in Tampa?
Browse current Florida openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Tampa can find you, and compare pay using the Florida salary guide.