Nurse Practitioners pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $62.22 an hour ($129,430 a year). About 10,460 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Georgia ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.67 | $99,160 |
| 25% of workers | $53.06 | $110,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.22 | $129,430 |
| 75% of workers | $67.90 | $141,240 |
| 90% of workers | $79.84 | $166,060 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $132,500 | 5,950 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $128,140 | 240 |
| Gainesville | $126,120 | 380 |
| Warner Robins | $121,540 | 90 |
| Columbus | $121,530 | 370 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $120,510 | 60 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $120,270 | 500 |
| Savannah | $118,410 | 320 |
| Albany | $118,370 | 150 |
| Dalton | $118,330 | 160 |
| Valdosta | $117,400 | 110 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $115,860 | 400 |
| Rome | $112,970 | 150 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,550 |
| Physician Assistants | $115,390 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $425,460 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $259,320 |
| Paramedics | $57,660 |
| Pharmacists | $137,120 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,700 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $83,700 |
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