salary$82,860 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,640per year
Jobs in the area8,700people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 33.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $82,860 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $78,510 and $119,640.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 33.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.