How much does a nursing assistant make in Atlanta?
$39,350a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.92
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 23,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $39,350Highest 10%: $48,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| Median | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| 75th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 90th | $48,510 | $23.32 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants.
| Gainesville, GA | $41,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,790 |
| Savannah, GA | $38,450 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,500 |
| Rome, GA | $37,220 |
| Augusta, GA | $37,140 |
| Macon, GA | $36,540 |
| Athens, GA | $36,330 |
| Dalton, GA | $36,110 |
| Brunswick, GA | $35,940 |
| Albany, GA | $35,260 |
| Columbus, GA | $34,970 |
| Valdosta, GA | $34,040 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,730 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,430 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,610 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,210 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,160 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $39,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.92 ($39,350 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $39,350 against $42,260 nationally, 7% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,680, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for nursing assistant pay?
185 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing assistant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,510 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.