salary$125,720 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,560per year
Jobs in the area570people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Lakeland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 16.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $125,720 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $100,970 and $154,560.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 16.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.