salary$83,520 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,870per year
Jobs in the area18,940people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Jacksonville?
OK. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 24.7% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Jacksonville, FL area is $83,520 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $68,950 and $104,870.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 24.7% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.