salary$128,120 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,710per year
Jobs in the area4,180people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Tampa?
OK. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 20.8% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $128,120 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $99,390 and $158,710.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 20.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.