salary$85,470 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,470per year
Jobs in the area38,720people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Tampa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 31.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $85,470 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $73,290 and $124,470.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 31.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.