salary$84,030 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,070per year
Jobs in the area6,140people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Lakeland?
OK. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 23.9% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $84,030 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $64,610 and $102,070.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 23.9% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.