salary$83,550 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$116,210per year
Jobs in the area30,150people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Orlando?
OK. Rent of $1,955 a month takes 28.1% 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 Orlando, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL area is $83,550 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $68,890 and $116,210.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Orlando?
Typical rent of $1,955 a month takes 28.1% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area.