salary$81,870 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Gainesville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,710per year
Jobs in the area7,470people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Gainesville?
OK. Rent of $1,510 a month takes 22.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Gainesville, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Gainesville, FL area is $81,870 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $65,720 and $102,710.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Gainesville?
Typical rent of $1,510 a month takes 22.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Gainesville, FL metro area.