What are the main factors that influence a Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary?

A Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $97,449 for beginners, reaching about $99,222 at mid-level, and approach $105,757 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Float Pool Registered Nurse?

Float Pool Registered Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Float Pool Registered Nurse roles are District of Columbia $111,500, California $111,100, Massachusetts $109,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Float Pool Registered Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Float Pool Registered Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Float Nurse - RN: $100,675; Registered Nurse Float: $85,833; Rn Float Pool: $83,986; PCA Float Pool: $82,943; Nursing Attendant Float Pool: $82,876.

How do different companies affect a Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Float Pool Registered Nurse roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Float Pool Registered Nurse make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Float Pool Registered Nurse in the United States is $100,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,800 to $116,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,787

10% $81,787

50% (Median) $100,700

90% $130,121

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,100	$9,675	$2,233	$56
Average	$100,700	$8,392	$1,937	$48
25th Percentile	$90,800	$7,567	$1,746	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries

A Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Float Pool Registered Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $97,449
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,188
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,222
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,160
Expert (over 8 years): $105,757

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Float Pool Registered Nurse	$97,449
Intermediate Level Float Pool Registered Nurse	$98,188
Senior Level Float Pool Registered Nurse	$99,222
Specialist Level Float Pool Registered Nurse	$101,160
Expert Level Float Pool Registered Nurse	$105,757

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How Do Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Float Pool Registered Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,500.
California: $111,100.
Massachusetts: $109,600.

District of Columbia $111,500 California $111,100 Massachusetts $109,600 Washington $109,200 New Jersey $109,200 Alaska $109,000 Connecticut $107,600 New York $107,100

Hawaii $105,300 Rhode Island $104,400 Maryland $103,900 Minnesota $103,100 Colorado $102,800 Illinois $102,700 Oregon $102,300 Delaware $102,000

New Hampshire $101,800 Virginia $101,400 Pennsylvania $100,300 Nevada $99,700 North Dakota $99,500 Michigan $99,200 Wisconsin $99,100 Vermont $98,900

Maine $98,200 Texas $98,200 Arizona $98,100 Ohio $98,100 Georgia $97,200 Indiana $96,700 Wyoming $96,600 Utah $96,500

Iowa $96,400 Kansas $95,900 Louisiana $95,800 Missouri $95,700 North Carolina $95,700 Florida $95,300 Montana $95,100 Nebraska $94,900

Kentucky $94,800 South Carolina $94,400 Tennessee $94,100 Idaho $94,000 New Mexico $93,300 Oklahoma $93,100 Alabama $92,500 South Dakota $91,500

Arkansas $91,000 West Virginia $90,700 Mississippi $89,800

Top Paying Cities for Float Pool Registered Nurses

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $127,000
San Francisco: $125,600
Oakland: $123,000

San Jose, CA $127,000

San Francisco, CA $125,600

Oakland, CA $123,000

New York, NY $116,000

Paramus, NJ $114,600

Queens Village, NY $114,600

Passaic, NJ $114,500

Bergenfield, NJ $114,400

Huntington, NY $114,200

Stamford, CT $114,200

Newark, NJ $113,400

Bridgeport, CT $113,200

Vallejo, CA $113,000

New Brunswick, NJ $113,000

Petaluma, CA $112,900

Middlesex, NJ $112,700

Somerset, NJ $112,700

Santa Cruz, CA $112,500

Boston, MA $111,900

Monterey, CA $111,600

Seattle, WA $111,300

Santa Rosa, CA $111,300

Los Angeles, CA $111,300

Juneau, AK $111,000

Washington, DC $110,900

Orange, CA $110,600

Santa Ana, CA $110,300

Long Beach, CA $110,200

Anaheim, CA $110,200

Anchorage, AK $110,100

Santa Maria, CA $109,800

Everett, WA $109,800

Danbury, CT $109,400

Bremerton, WA $109,300

Tacoma, WA $108,900

New Suffolk, NY $108,900

Sacramento, CA $108,900

Santa Barbara, CA $108,800

Trenton, NJ $108,700

San Diego, CA $108,700

Brockton, MA $108,600

Fairbanks, AK $108,300

Lompoc, CA $108,100

Lowell, MA $108,000

Ventura, CA $108,000

Nashua, NH $108,000

Stockton, CA $107,900

Modesto, CA $107,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $107,000

New Haven, CT $106,800

Olympia, WA $106,800

Kennewick, WA $106,800

Lawrence, MA $106,400

Hartford, CT $106,300

Riverside, CA $106,300

New Bedford, MA $106,200

Richland, WA $106,200

Atlantic City, NJ $106,000

New Britain, CT $106,000

San Bernardino, CA $106,000

Bakersfield, CA $106,000

New London, CT $105,900

Norwich, CT $105,900

Portsmouth, NH $105,900

Boulder, CO $105,700

Portland, OR $105,500

Worcester, MA $105,500

Minneapolis, MN $105,200

Philadelphia, PA $105,100

Honolulu, HI $104,700

Saint Paul, MN $104,700

Vineland, NJ $104,700

Providence, RI $104,400

Chicago, IL $104,100

Bellingham, WA $104,000

Springfield, MA $103,900

Baltimore, MD $103,900

Chico, CA $103,600

Pittsfield, MA $103,300

Manchester, NH $103,100

Spokane, WA $102,700

Denver, CO $102,700

Albany, NY $102,200

Troy, NY $102,200

Nassau, NY $102,100

Schenectady, NY $102,000

Wilmington, DE $101,900

Salem, OR $101,700

Burlington, VT $101,700

Portland, ME $101,400

Yakima, WA $101,300

Rochester, MN $101,000

Reno, NV $100,900

Fresno, CA $100,900

Milwaukee, WI $100,800

Ann Arbor, MI $100,700

Allentown, PA $100,700

Detroit, MI $100,700

Colorado Springs, CO $100,500

Syracuse, NY $100,500

Carson City, NV $100,500

Houston, TX $100,300

Eugene, OR $100,300

Gary, IN $100,200

Bismarck, ND $100,100

Springfield, OR $100,100

Galveston, TX $100,000

Medford, OR $99,800

Fort Collins, CO $99,800

Concord, NH $99,800

Austin, TX $99,700

Mesa, AZ $99,500

Reading, PA $99,500

Phoenix, AZ $99,500

Dallas, TX $99,500

Saint Cloud, MN $99,400

Madison, WI $99,200

Utica, NY $99,000

Rochester, NY $98,800

Des Moines, IA $98,800

Raleigh, NC $98,800

Atlanta, GA $98,600

Battle Creek, MI $98,600

Salt Lake City, UT $98,600

Lancaster, PA $98,400

Harrisburg, PA $98,300

Champaign, IL $98,200

Kansas City, MO $98,200

Kansas City, KS $98,200

Fort Worth, TX $98,100

Columbus, OH $98,100

Boca Raton, FL $98,100

Pittsburgh, PA $98,100

Indianapolis, IN $98,000

Richmond, VA $98,000

Cleveland, OH $98,000

Cincinnati, OH $97,900

Las Vegas, NV $97,900

Petersburg, VA $97,700

Huntsville, AL $97,600

Lansing, MI $97,500

Lebanon, PA $97,500

Pueblo, CO $97,500

Appleton, WI $97,500

Racine, WI $97,400

Buffalo, NY $97,400

Dayton, OH $97,400

Charlotte, NC $97,400

Saint Louis, MO $97,300

York, PA $97,300

Elkhart, IN $97,300

Lorain, OH $97,200

Beaumont, TX $97,200

Benton Harbor, MI $97,200

Gastonia, NC $97,200

Billings, MT $97,200

Binghamton, NY $97,100

Rock Hill, SC $97,100

Toledo, OH $97,100

Rockford, IL $97,000

Springfield, IL $97,000

Elyria, OH $97,000

Fargo, ND $97,000

Flagstaff, AZ $96,900

Fort Lauderdale, FL $96,800

Duluth, MN $96,800

Miami, FL $96,800

Cheyenne, WY $96,700

Grand Forks, ND $96,700

Bangor, ME $96,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $96,400

Durham, NC $96,300

Louisville, KY $96,300

Grand Rapids, MI $96,300

Hialeah, FL $96,300

Casper, WY $96,200

Virginia Beach, VA $96,000

Scranton, PA $96,000

New Orleans, LA $96,000

Akron, OH $95,900

Peoria, IL $95,800

Sarasota, FL $95,800

Charleston, SC $95,700

Nashville, TN $95,700

Omaha, NE $95,700

Green Bay, WI $95,700

Baton Rouge, LA $95,700

Davenport, IA $95,600

Jamestown, NY $95,600

Tucson, AZ $95,600

Saint Petersburg, FL $95,500

Tampa, FL $95,500

Port Arthur, TX $95,400

Bradenton, FL $95,400

Evansville, IN $95,400

Santa Fe, NM $95,200

Clearwater, FL $95,000

Orlando, FL $95,000

La Crosse, WI $94,800

Canton, OH $94,800

Albuquerque, NM $94,700

Newport News, VA $94,700

High Point, NC $94,700

Ogden, UT $94,600

Norfolk, VA $94,500

Corpus Christi, TX $94,500

Laramie, WY $94,500

Boise, ID $94,400

Salisbury, NC $94,400

Rock Island, IL $94,400

Saginaw, MI $94,400

Jacksonville, FL $94,400

Fort Myers, FL $94,300

Moline, IL $94,300

Memphis, TN $94,300

Tulsa, OK $94,200

Waterloo, IA $94,100

Provo, UT $94,000

Fort Wayne, IN $94,000

Spartanburg, SC $94,000

Lincoln, NE $94,000

Cedar Falls, IA $93,800

San Antonio, TX $93,800

Greensboro, NC $93,800

South Bend, IN $93,700

Savannah, GA $93,600

Muskegon, MI $93,600

Birmingham, AL $93,600

Winston Salem, NC $93,500

Lake Charles, LA $93,300

Anderson, IN $93,300

Greenville, SC $93,200

Lexington, KY $93,200

Augusta, GA $93,200

Wichita, KS $93,100

Tuscaloosa, AL $93,100

Lima, OH $93,100

Springfield, OH $93,000

Columbia, SC $93,000

Asheville, NC $92,900

Bloomington, IN $92,800

Knoxville, TN $92,400

Shreveport, LA $92,400

Wilmington, NC $92,300

Roanoke, VA $92,300

Topeka, KS $92,100

Frankfort, KY $92,100

Melbourne, FL $92,000

Longview, TX $92,000

Oklahoma City, OK $92,000

Chillicothe, OH $92,000

Sioux Falls, SD $91,800

Mobile, AL $91,800

Terre Haute, IN $91,700

Altoona, PA $91,700

Amarillo, TX $91,600

Killeen, TX $91,600

Chattanooga, TN $91,500

Fayetteville, AR $91,500

Sioux City, IA $91,400

Idaho Falls, ID $91,400

Lynchburg, VA $91,300

Gainesville, FL $91,200

Portsmouth, OH $91,100

Little Rock, AR $91,100

Daytona Beach, FL $91,000

Temple, TX $91,000

Pensacola, FL $91,000

Youngstown, OH $91,000

Lafayette, LA $91,000

Clarksville, TN $91,000

Hopkinsville, KY $90,700

Erie, PA $90,600

Florence, SC $90,600

Charleston, WV $90,400

Great Falls, MT $90,400

Waco, TX $90,200

Fayetteville, NC $90,200

Tallahassee, FL $90,200

Macon, GA $90,200

Helena, MT $90,100

Pine Bluff, AR $90,100

Vincennes, IN $90,000

Lubbock, TX $89,900

Alamogordo, NM $89,900

Twin Falls, ID $89,800

Rapid City, SD $89,700

Greenville, MS $89,600

Jackson, MS $89,600

Huntington, WV $89,600

Parkersburg, WV $89,400

Montgomery, AL $89,400

Wichita Falls, TX $89,300

Springfield, MO $89,300

Biloxi, MS $89,300

Monroe, LA $89,200

Columbus, GA $89,100

Sumter, SC $89,100

Johnstown, PA $89,100

Pascagoula, MS $88,900

Abilene, TX $88,900

Kingsport, TN $88,600

Albany, GA $88,600

Gulfport, MS $88,600

Alexandria, LA $88,200

Fort Smith, AR $88,000

El Paso, TX $87,700

Las Cruces, NM $87,300

Harlingen, TX $87,000

Pocatello, ID $87,000

Florence, AL $86,900

Brownsville, TX $86,800

Mcallen, TX $86,600

Dothan, AL $86,500

Columbus, MS $85,900

Altus, OK $85,400

Lawton, OK $85,200

Pierre, SD $84,900

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Float Pool Registered Nurse salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $106,882. While startup companies pay approximate $91,020.

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$91,020
Growth Stage	51~500	$96,105
Established	501~5000	$103,363
Enterprise	5000+	$106,882

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Float Pool Registered Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Float Pool Registered Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Float Pool Registered Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Float Pool Registered Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$120,840	$58.0	20%

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Float Pool Registered Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$90,800

Average $100,700/year

$116,100

$7,567

Average $8,392/month

$9,675

$1,746

Average $1,937/week

$2,233

$44

Average $48/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,100	$9,675	$2,233	$56
Average	$100,700	$8,392	$1,937	$48
25th Percentile	$90,800	$7,567	$1,746	$44

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Float Pool Registered Nurse, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Director Mother and Baby Unit	$162,000	61%
Director Intensive Care Unit Operations	$154,200	53%
Entry Registered Nurse - Staff	$73,600	-27%
Organ Transplant Coordinator RN	$110,200	9%

Most common benefits for Float Pool Registered Nurse

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Common company salaries for Float Pool Registered Nurse

Here are companies hiring for Float Pool Registered Nurse and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Float Pool Registered Nurse make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries

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How Do Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Float Pool Registered Nurses

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Company Size

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Float Pool Registered Nurse

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary Growth & Career Path

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Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary in the United States

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How Do Float Pool Registered Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Float Pool Registered Nurses

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Company Size

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Float Pool Registered Nurse Salary Growth & Career Path

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