How much does a registered nurse make in Atlanta?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $48.31 an hour or $8,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.31
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 56,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,510Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| 25th | $82,500 | $39.66 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 75th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.57 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Augusta, GA | $87,760 |
| Savannah, GA | $86,760 |
| Macon, GA | $85,070 |
| Rome, GA | $83,880 |
| Dalton, GA | $83,290 |
| Brunswick, GA | $82,630 |
| Columbus, GA | $82,500 |
| Hinesville, GA | $82,490 |
| Athens, GA | $82,200 |
| Albany, GA | $80,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $79,770 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $78,980 |
| Valdosta, GA | $74,360 |
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 registered nurse make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $48.31 ($100,500 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $100,500 against $97,550 nationally, 3% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $93,550, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for registered nurse pay?
78 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,200 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.