Registered Nurses, Orlando

$83,550

Local median annual wage in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL. Middle half of earners roughly $78,410 to $100,240.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−14.4%
US median
$97,550
Cost of living (101.4) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
101.4
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$78,410 to $100,240
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
30,150
Job code
29-1141

Registered Nurses in Orlando pay a median $83,550 (May 2025), 14.4% below the US median of $97,550. At local prices (index 101.4), that median buys about what $82,396 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$83,550 in Orlando buys about what $82,396 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 101.4, 2024). Housing & rent index is 123.4 vs overall 101.4 (US average = 100, 2024).

Registered Nurses in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Orlando $83,550 $78,410 to $100,240 101.4
Providence $99,880 $82,910 to $109,430 101.8
San Francisco $186,610 $137,120 to $215,630 115.6
Tulsa $84,790 $79,950 to $99,580 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Registered Nurses in Orlando?
The median annual wage for Registered Nurses in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL is $83,550 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Orlando pay compare to the US median for Registered Nurses?
Local median pay is 14.4% below the national median of $97,550.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Orlando is 101.4 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $83,550 has about the same buying power as $82,396 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.