How much does a nurse practitioner make in Georgia?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Georgia. That is $62.23 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.23
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,160Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $166,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,160 | $47.67 | |
| 25th | $110,400 | $53.06 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.23 | |
| 75th | $141,200 | $67.90 | |
| 90th | $166,100 | $79.84 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $132,500 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 34. North Dakota | $130,100 |
| 35. Missouri | $129,900 |
| 36. Florida | $129,500 |
| 37. Georgia | $129,400 |
| 38. North Carolina | $129,000 |
| 39. South Dakota | $128,800 |
| 40. Indiana | $128,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $62.23 ($129,400 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $129,400 against $132,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Georgia rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Georgia ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays nurse practitioners the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $132,500 a year.
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.