How much does a nursing assistant make in Georgia?
$37,680a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Georgia. That is $18.12 an hour or $3,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.12
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,300Median: $37,680Highest 10%: $47,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| 25th | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 75th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| 90th | $47,310 | $22.75 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gainesville, GA | $41,390 |
| Atlanta, GA | $39,350 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 38. Indiana | $38,330 |
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
| 43. Florida | $37,510 |
| 44. Texas | $37,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $18.12 ($37,680 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $37,680 against $42,260 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Georgia rank for nursing assistant pay?
Georgia ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays nursing assistants the most?
Gainesville, GA, with a median of $41,390 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.