salary$80,900 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,830per year
Jobs in the area5,440people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Palm Bay?
OK. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 27.7% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $80,900 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $66,590 and $103,830.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 27.7% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.