Nursing Assistants pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.03 an hour ($37,510 a year). About 96,960 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Florida ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.52 | $34,350 |
| 25% of workers | $17.33 | $36,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.03 | $37,510 |
| 75% of workers | $20.34 | $42,310 |
| 90% of workers | $22.50 | $46,790 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $40,260 | 1,400 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $39,950 | 4,660 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $38,530 | 870 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $38,010 | 23,490 |
| Jacksonville | $37,760 | 7,960 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $37,690 | 12,000 |
| Port St. Lucie | $37,690 | 2,680 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $37,510 | 3,520 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $37,470 | 15,120 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $37,070 | 2,760 |
| Gainesville | $36,990 | 2,890 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $36,970 | 850 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $36,950 | 3,160 |
| Punta Gorda | $36,700 | 880 |
| Ocala | $36,510 | 1,470 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $36,430 | 2,150 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $36,420 | 670 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $36,110 | 600 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $36,000 | 2,960 |
| Sebring | $35,650 | 540 |
| Homosassa Springs | $34,510 | 850 |
| Tallahassee | $34,180 | 1,520 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,770 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,510 |
| Paramedics | $60,140 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,870 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $37,930 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,550 |
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