Registered Nurse salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$83,550/year
about $40.17 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $78,410 – $100,240
Half of registered nurses in the Orlando metro area earn more than $83,550 a year and half earn less. That's 14% lower than the national median of $97,550, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $68,890 | $33.12 |
| 25th | $78,410 | $37.70 |
| Median (50th) | $83,550 | $40.17 |
| 75th | $100,240 | $48.19 |
| 90th (top earners) | $116,210 | $55.87 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a registered nurse job in the Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $78,410 ($37.70/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $78,410 to $100,240 ($37.70 to $48.19/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $100,240 ($48.19/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends can add a lot on top of the base rate, so ask for them in writing.
- Sign-on bonuses often come with a clawback if you leave within one or two years. Check the terms before you count on it.
- Ask about nurse-to-patient ratios and mandatory overtime, since they shape the job far more than the posting suggests.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Orlando metro. Occupation: Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.