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

A Float Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,079 for beginners, reaching about $84,467 at mid-level, and approach $87,963 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Float Nurse?

Float Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Float Nurse roles are District of Columbia $90,366, California $90,023, Massachusetts $88,823. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Float Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Float Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Float Pharmacist: $153,571; Float Manager: $106,398; Float Pool Registered Nurse: $101,000; Float Nurse - RN: $100,907; Registered Nurse Float: $85,912.

Float Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Float Nurse make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Float Nurse in Delaware is $82,653 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,746 to $89,594
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,367

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Float Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,594	$7,466	$1,723	$43
Average	$82,653	$6,888	$1,589	$40
25th Percentile	$76,746	$6,395	$1,476	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Float Nurse Salaries

A Float 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 Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Float 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): $82,079
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,243
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,467
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,730
Expert (over 8 years): $87,963

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Float Nurse	$82,079
Intermediate Level Float Nurse	$82,243
Senior Level Float Nurse	$84,467
Specialist Level Float Nurse	$87,730
Expert Level Float Nurse	$87,963

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How Do Float 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 Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,366.
California: $90,023.
Massachusetts: $88,823.

District of Columbia $90,366 California $90,023 Massachusetts $88,823 Washington $88,497 New Jersey $88,464 Alaska $88,350 Connecticut $87,224 New York $86,767

Hawaii $85,306 Rhode Island $84,620 Maryland $84,155 Minnesota $83,518 Colorado $83,273 Illinois $83,192 Oregon $82,882 Delaware $82,653

New Hampshire $82,509 Virginia $82,188 Pennsylvania $81,249 Nevada $80,776 North Dakota $80,621 Michigan $80,376 Wisconsin $80,286 Vermont $80,107

Texas $79,609 Maine $79,576 Arizona $79,527 Ohio $79,470 Georgia $78,719 Indiana $78,344 Wyoming $78,270 Utah $78,156

Iowa $78,107 Kansas $77,715 Louisiana $77,601 North Carolina $77,560 Missouri $77,544 Florida $77,226 Montana $77,054 Nebraska $76,891

Kentucky $76,801 South Carolina $76,475 Tennessee $76,271 Idaho $76,189 New Mexico $75,593 Oklahoma $75,463 Alabama $74,981 South Dakota $74,173

Arkansas $73,732 West Virginia $73,496 Mississippi $72,786

Top Paying Cities for Float 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:

Lincoln: $85,542
Little Creek: $84,751
Magnolia: $85,102

Lincoln, DE $85,542 Little Creek, DE $84,751 Magnolia, DE $85,102 Milford, DE $85,542 Marydel, DE $84,432 Millsboro, DE $85,542 Millville, DE $86,114 Milton, DE $85,542

Nassau, DE $85,542 Ocean View, DE $86,114 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,114 Seaford, DE $84,644 Selbyville, DE $86,114 Smyrna, DE $84,334 Viola, DE $85,102 Woodside, DE $84,857

Bear, DE $83,714 Newark, DE $83,747 Claymont, DE $83,812 Delaware City, DE $83,747 Hockessin, DE $83,812 Kirkwood, DE $83,747 Middletown, DE $84,163 Montchanin, DE $83,812

New Castle, DE $83,812 Odessa, DE $84,277 Port Penn, DE $83,518 Rockland, DE $83,812 Saint Georges, DE $83,747 Townsend, DE $84,155 Winterthur, DE $83,812 Lewes, DE $85,542

Wilmington, DE $83,812 Dover, DE $84,710 Dover Afb, DE $84,906 Bethany Beach, DE $86,114 Bethel, DE $84,644 Bridgeville, DE $85,542 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,800 Cheswold, DE $84,514

Clayton, DE $84,302 Dagsboro, DE $86,114 Delmar, DE $84,644 Ellendale, DE $85,542 Felton, DE $85,542 Fenwick Island, DE $86,114 Frankford, DE $86,114 Frederica, DE $85,542

Georgetown, DE $85,542 Greenwood, DE $85,542 Harbeson, DE $85,542 Harrington, DE $85,542 Hartly, DE $84,261 Houston, DE $85,542 Kenton, DE $84,302 Laurel, DE $84,644

Yorklyn, DE $83,812

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

Understanding how a Float 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$76,746

Average $82,653/year

$89,594

$6,395

Average $6,888/month

$7,466

$1,476

Average $1,589/week

$1,723

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,594	$7,466	$1,723	$43
Average	$82,653	$6,888	$1,589	$40
25th Percentile	$76,746	$6,395	$1,476	$37

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