How much does a registered nurse make in Georgia?
$93,550a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Georgia. That is $44.98 an hour or $7,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.98
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 100,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,920Median: $93,550Highest 10%: $128,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,920 | $33.13 | |
| 25th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| Median | $93,550 | $44.98 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $128,600 | $61.85 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $100,500 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
| 25. Michigan | $94,300 |
| 26. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 27. Georgia | $93,550 |
| 28. Idaho | $92,460 |
| 29. Maine | $86,990 |
| 30. Montana | $85,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $44.98 ($93,550 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $93,550 against $97,550 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Georgia rank for registered nurse pay?
Georgia ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays registered nurses the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $100,500 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.