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: a Staff Nurse - RN I (0-2 years)earns $75,738, a Float Nurse (2-4 years)earns $85,843, a Staff Nurse - RN III (4-7 years)earns $99,801,

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 $90,317, California $89,975, Massachusetts $88,776. 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: $153,658; Float Pool Registered Nurse: $123,100; Float Nurse - RN: $123,074; Registered Nurse Float: $85,871; Float Pool Nurse: $82,779.

Float Nurse Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Float Nurse make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Float Nurse in Rhode Island is $84,575 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,082
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,487 to $91,645
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,944

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Float Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,645	$7,637	$1,762	$44
Average	$84,575	$7,048	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$78,487	$6,541	$1,509	$38

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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 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: $90,317.
California: $89,975.
Massachusetts: $88,776.

District of Columbia $90,317 California $89,975 Massachusetts $88,776 Washington $88,449 New Jersey $88,417 Alaska $88,303 Connecticut $87,177 New York $86,720

Hawaii $85,260 Rhode Island $84,575 Maryland $84,110 Minnesota $83,473 Colorado $83,229 Illinois $83,147 Oregon $82,837 Delaware $82,609

New Hampshire $82,465 Virginia $82,144 Pennsylvania $81,206 Nevada $80,733 North Dakota $80,578 Michigan $80,333 Wisconsin $80,243 Vermont $80,064

Texas $79,566 Maine $79,533 Arizona $79,485 Ohio $79,427 Georgia $78,677 Indiana $78,302 Wyoming $78,228 Utah $78,114

Iowa $78,065 Kansas $77,674 Louisiana $77,559 North Carolina $77,519 Missouri $77,502 Florida $77,184 Montana $77,013 Nebraska $76,850

Kentucky $76,760 South Carolina $76,434 Tennessee $76,230 Idaho $76,148 New Mexico $75,553 Oklahoma $75,422 Alabama $74,941 South Dakota $74,133

Arkansas $73,693 West Virginia $73,456 Mississippi $72,747

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:

Adamsville: $85,632
Albion: $84,908
Ashaway: $85,470

Adamsville, RI $85,632 Albion, RI $84,908 Ashaway, RI $85,470 Barrington, RI $84,685 Block Island, RI $85,156 Bradford, RI $85,418 Bristol, RI $85,011 Carolina, RI $85,277

Charlestown, RI $85,308 Chepachet, RI $85,138 Clayville, RI $84,901 Coventry, RI $84,905 West Greenwich, RI $85,139 East Greenwich, RI $84,848 Exeter, RI $85,116 Fiskeville, RI $84,683

Forestdale, RI $85,336 Foster, RI $85,093 Glendale, RI $85,342 Greene, RI $85,205 Greenville, RI $84,716 Harmony, RI $84,825 Harrisville, RI $85,306 Hope, RI $84,736

Hope Valley, RI $85,394 Hopkinton, RI $85,507 Jamestown, RI $85,222 Kenyon, RI $85,266 Little Compton, RI $85,619 Manville, RI $85,020 Mapleville, RI $85,155 Newport, RI $85,307

Middletown, RI $85,345 North Kingstown, RI $84,994 North Scituate, RI $84,826 Oakland, RI $85,247 Pascoag, RI $85,362 Pawtucket, RI $84,558 Central Falls, RI $84,596 Cumberland, RI $85,076

Lincoln, RI $84,681 Portsmouth, RI $85,298 Prudence Island, RI $85,123 Rockville, RI $85,494 Saunderstown, RI $85,170 Shannock, RI $85,271 Slatersville, RI $85,337 Slocum, RI $85,168

Tiverton, RI $85,558 Wakefield, RI $85,243 Kingston, RI $85,210 Narragansett, RI $85,266 Peace Dale, RI $85,232 Warren, RI $84,903 Warwick, RI $84,667 Westerly, RI $85,490

West Kingston, RI $85,237 West Warwick, RI $84,770 Wood River Junction, RI $85,359 Woonsocket, RI $85,341 North Smithfield, RI $85,147 Wyoming, RI $85,271 Providence, RI $84,534 Cranston, RI $84,545

North Providence, RI $84,555 East Providence, RI $84,540 Riverside, RI $84,567 Rumford, RI $84,554 Smithfield, RI $84,726 Johnston, RI $84,584

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 May 01, 2026

$78,487

Average $84,575/year

$91,645

$6,541

Average $7,048/month

$7,637

$1,509

Average $1,626/week

$1,762

$38

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,645	$7,637	$1,762	$44
Average	$84,575	$7,048	$1,626	$41
25th Percentile	$78,487	$6,541	$1,509	$38

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