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Nurse practitioner salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$129,510median pay per year in Florida, or $62.26 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $101,920lowest 10% earn less
  2. $112,38025th percentile
  3. $129,510median
  4. $137,61075th percentile
  5. $163,600top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $132,300[3]

The median pay for nurse practitioners in Florida was $129,510 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $2,790 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
21,790[4]
Rank by median pay
36 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−2.1%[6]

How much do nurse practitioners make in Florida?

Half of the nurse practitioners in Florida earned more than $129,510 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $62.26 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher at $130,410 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $132,300, so Florida sat 2.1% below it[3][6]. Florida's median was $81,630 above the median for all jobs in the state, which was $47,880[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% of nurse practitioners in Florida earned less than $101,920 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $163,600[2]. About 21,790 people held these jobs, counting wage and salary workers only[4].

Among Florida metro areas, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota had the highest median at $134,470[10]. Jacksonville had a median of $133,810[11]. OEWS looks at people on a payroll, whether they work part time or full time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not add bonuses or the cost of benefits to pay[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for nurse practitioners in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$129,510[1]$132,300[3]
Median per hour$62.26[1]$63.61[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$101,920[2]$101,340[13]
Top 10% earn more than$163,600[2]$174,420[13]
Jobs21,790[4]323,040[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for nurse practitioners, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$131,3405,810
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$128,1204,180
Jacksonville, FL$133,8102,310
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$130,6401,950
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$129,670690
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$134,470630
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$128,130620
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL$125,720570

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for nurse practitioners in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$129,43010,460
Alabama$105,7505,640

Median pay for nurse practitioners in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for nurse practitioners are projected to grow 41% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in Florida?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in Florida was $129,510 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $130,410[7].
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Florida?
The median was $62.26 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $49.00 an hour and the 90th percentile was $78.66[17].
Which city in Florida pays nurse practitioners the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota had the highest median among Florida metros with a published figure, at $134,470 a year[10].
Is Florida a good state for nurse practitioners?
Florida had the 36th highest median annual wage for nurse practitioners out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 2.1% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a nurse practitioner in Florida?
Across the US, the typical entry education is a Master's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training listed[16]. This is a national figure, not a Florida one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Florida was $129,510 per year and $62.26 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Practitioners in Florida: 10th percentile $101,920, 25th percentile $112,380, 75th percentile $137,610, 90th percentile $163,600. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in the US as a whole was $132,300 per year and $63.61 per hour, with about 323,040 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 21,790 people worked as Nurse Practitioners in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 36th highest median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in Florida ($129,510) was $2,790 (2.1%) lower than the US median ($132,300). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nurse Practitioners in Florida was $130,410 per year and $62.70 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in Florida was $81,630 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Nurse Practitioners, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL had the highest median annual wage, $134,470. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Practitioners in the US: 10th percentile $101,340, 25th percentile $117,990, 75th percentile $156,700, 90th percentile $174,420. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $129,430; Alabama $105,750. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Nurse Practitioners is projected to grow 41% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 29,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Nurse Practitioners: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nurse Practitioners in Florida: 10th percentile $49.00, 25th percentile $54.03, 75th percentile $66.16, 90th percentile $78.66. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.