How much does a nurse practitioner make in Atlanta?
$132,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $63.70 an hour or $11,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 5,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,000Median: $132,500Highest 10%: $172,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,000 | $50.46 | |
| 25th | $119,900 | $57.64 | |
| Median | $132,500 | $63.70 | |
| 75th | $146,100 | $70.25 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Athens, GA | $128,100 |
| Gainesville, GA | $126,100 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $121,500 |
| Columbus, GA | $121,500 |
| Brunswick, GA | $120,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $120,300 |
| Savannah, GA | $118,400 |
| Albany, GA | $118,400 |
| Dalton, GA | $118,300 |
| Valdosta, GA | $117,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $116,500 |
| Macon, GA | $115,900 |
| Rome, GA | $113,000 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $63.70 ($132,500 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $132,500 against $132,300 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $129,400, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for nurse practitioner pay?
125 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.