What are the main factors that influence a Float Nurse - RN'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 Nurse - RN's salary?

A Float Nurse - RN's salary grows with experience: starting around $121,565 for beginners, reaching about $123,247 at mid-level, and approach $136,587 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Float Nurse - RN?

Float Nurse - RN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Float Nurse - RN roles are District of Columbia $136,280, California $135,763, Massachusetts $133,953. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Float Nurse - RN roles make?

Salaries for Float Nurse - RN level roles vary by specialization: Float Pool Registered Nurse: $123,100; Forensic Nurse - RN: $100,619; Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice: $87,739; Registered Nurse Float: $85,862; RN Float: $85,198.

Float Nurse - RN Salary in Delaware

How much does a Float Nurse - RN make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Float Nurse - RN in Delaware is $124,648 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $194,110
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,257 to $161,007
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,708

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Float Nurse - RN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,007	$13,417	$3,096	$77
Average	$124,648	$10,387	$2,397	$60
25th Percentile	$115,257	$9,605	$2,216	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Float Nurse - RN Salaries

A Float Nurse - RN'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 Nurse - RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Float Nurse - RN'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): $121,565
Early Career (1-2 years): $122,265
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,247
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,734
Expert (over 8 years): $136,587

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Float Nurse - RN	$121,565
Intermediate Level Float Nurse - RN	$122,265
Senior Level Float Nurse - RN	$123,247
Specialist Level Float Nurse - RN	$125,734
Expert Level Float Nurse - RN	$136,587

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How Do Float Nurse - RN 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 Nurse - RNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $136,280.
California: $135,763.
Massachusetts: $133,953.

District of Columbia $136,280 California $135,763 Massachusetts $133,953 Washington $133,461 New Jersey $133,412 Alaska $133,240 Connecticut $131,541 New York $130,852

Hawaii $128,648 Rhode Island $127,615 Maryland $126,913 Minnesota $125,953 Colorado $125,584 Illinois $125,461 Oregon $124,993 Delaware $124,648

New Hampshire $124,432 Virginia $123,947 Pennsylvania $122,531 Nevada $121,817 North Dakota $121,583 Michigan $121,214 Wisconsin $121,079 Vermont $120,808

Texas $120,057 Maine $120,008 Arizona $119,934 Ohio $119,848 Georgia $118,715 Indiana $118,149 Wyoming $118,039 Utah $117,866

Iowa $117,792 Kansas $117,202 Louisiana $117,029 North Carolina $116,968 Missouri $116,943 Florida $116,463 Montana $116,205 Nebraska $115,958

Kentucky $115,823 South Carolina $115,331 Tennessee $115,023 Idaho $114,900 New Mexico $114,001 Oklahoma $113,804 Alabama $113,078 South Dakota $111,860

Arkansas $111,195 West Virginia $110,838 Mississippi $109,767

Top Paying Cities for Float Nurse - RNs

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:

Lincoln: $124,087
Little Creek: $124,995
Magnolia: $124,816

Lincoln, DE $124,087 Little Creek, DE $124,995 Magnolia, DE $124,816 Milford, DE $124,402 Marydel, DE $124,606 Millsboro, DE $123,566 Millville, DE $123,757 Milton, DE $123,971

Nassau, DE $124,061 Ocean View, DE $123,736 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,974 Seaford, DE $124,044 Selbyville, DE $123,531 Smyrna, DE $125,081 Viola, DE $124,505 Woodside, DE $124,840

Bear, DE $124,552 Newark, DE $124,505 Claymont, DE $124,760 Delaware City, DE $124,630 Hockessin, DE $124,494 Kirkwood, DE $124,606 Middletown, DE $124,654 Montchanin, DE $124,523

New Castle, DE $124,541 Odessa, DE $124,716 Port Penn, DE $124,800 Rockland, DE $124,535 Saint Georges, DE $124,615 Townsend, DE $124,807 Winterthur, DE $124,550 Lewes, DE $124,019

Wilmington, DE $124,500 Dover, DE $124,995 Dover Afb, DE $124,337 Bethany Beach, DE $123,606 Bethel, DE $123,734 Bridgeville, DE $124,025 Camden Wyoming, DE $124,643 Cheswold, DE $124,955

Clayton, DE $124,958 Dagsboro, DE $123,519 Delmar, DE $123,321 Ellendale, DE $123,696 Felton, DE $124,392 Fenwick Island, DE $123,547 Frankford, DE $123,331 Frederica, DE $124,515

Georgetown, DE $123,473 Greenwood, DE $124,045 Harbeson, DE $123,604 Harrington, DE $124,235 Hartly, DE $124,621 Houston, DE $124,057 Kenton, DE $124,965 Laurel, DE $123,399

Yorklyn, DE $124,531

Float Nurse - RN Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Float Nurse - RN salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $132,386. While startup companies pay approximate $112,756.

Float Nurse - RN Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$112,756
Growth Stage	51~500	$119,041
Established	501~5000	$128,064
Enterprise	5000+	$132,386

Float Nurse - RN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Float Nurse - RN'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.

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$115,257

Average $124,648/year

$161,007

$9,605

Average $10,387/month

$13,417

$2,216

Average $2,397/week

$3,096

$55

Average $60/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,007	$13,417	$3,096	$77
Average	$124,648	$10,387	$2,397	$60
25th Percentile	$115,257	$9,605	$2,216	$55

Float Nurse - RN Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Float Nurse - RN, 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 Nurse - RN Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Maternity Services Director	$164,066	32%
Head of Intensive Care Unit	$156,097	25%
Staff Nurse - RN I	$74,551	-40%
Transplant Nurse Coordinator	$111,458	-11%

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