Nurse Practitioner Salary in Florida: $129,510 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Florida earn a median of $129,510 per year — $62.26 an hour — $2,790 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #36 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Florida NPs earn between $101,920 and $163,600. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Florida NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Florida NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Florida
The median NP in Florida out-earns the median RN by $45,320 per year (54%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Florida With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Florida side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Florida | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,510 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.26/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $101,920 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $137,610 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $163,600 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 21,790 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Florida’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Florida?
NPs in Florida earn a median of $129,510 per year — $62.26 per hour — $2,790 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Florida #36 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Florida?
The median NP in Florida earns $129,510 versus $84,190 for the median RN — a difference of $45,320 per year (54%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Florida?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Florida, the 10th percentile is $101,920 and the 25th percentile is $112,380. Most NPs move toward the $129,510 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Florida?
21,790 nurse practitioners are employed in Florida per the BLS May 2025 estimates.