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.
| 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.
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
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Florida
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Tampa healthcare news
- AdventHealth Tampa launches nursing education unit to give nursing students hands-on hospital experienceBay News 9 · Sep 21
- Call it TGH DeSoto: Tampa General Hospital takes operational control of DeSoto MemorialWUSF · Oct 2
- Tampa General Hospital Named2026 NRC Health® Best in Brand WinnerFlorida Hospital News and Healthcare Report · Sep 21
- Tampa General Hospital takes over DeSoto Memorial in ArcadiaWINK News · Oct 1
- Tampa General cracks Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators listFlorida Politics · Sep 22
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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.
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.