Nursing Assistant salary in Florida
What nursing assistants earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,510$18.03 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$36,040 – $42,310Top 10%: $46,790+
Jobs96,9601.05× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $38,010 | $18.28 | 23,490 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $37,470 | $18.02 | 15,120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $37,690 | $18.12 | 12,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,760 | $18.15 | 7,960 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $39,950 | $19.21 | 4,660 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $37,510 | $18.04 | 3,520 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $36,950 | $17.76 | 3,160 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $36,000 | $17.31 | 2,960 |
| Gainesville, FL | $36,990 | $17.79 | 2,890 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $37,070 | $17.82 | 2,760 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37,690 | $18.12 | 2,680 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $36,430 | $17.51 | 2,150 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $37,400 | $17.98 | 1,750 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,180 | $16.43 | 1,520 |
| Ocala, FL | $36,510 | $17.56 | 1,470 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $40,260 | $19.36 | 1,400 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $36,700 | $17.64 | 880 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $38,530 | $18.52 | 870 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $36,970 | $17.77 | 850 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $34,510 | $16.59 | 850 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $36,420 | $17.51 | 670 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $36,110 | $17.36 | 600 |
| Sebring, FL | $35,650 | $17.14 | 540 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $37,420 | $17.99 | 510 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Kansas · $38,010 Tennessee · $37,990 Georgia · $37,680 Missouri · $37,680 Texas · $37,500 South Carolina · $37,220
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,750
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Florida?
Nursing Assistants in Florida earned a median of $37,510 a year ($18.03 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $36,040 to $42,310.
Where in Florida do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Naples-Marco Island, FL at $40,260.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.