Nursing Assistants pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for nursing assistants is $18.12 an hour ($37,680 a year). About 43,440 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Georgia ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.57 | $30,300 |
| 25% of workers | $17.06 | $35,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.12 | $37,680 |
| 75% of workers | $20.66 | $42,980 |
| 90% of workers | $22.74 | $47,310 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $41,390 | 1,050 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $39,350 | 23,260 |
| Savannah | $38,450 | 1,710 |
| Warner Robins | $37,500 | 380 |
| Rome | $37,220 | 890 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $37,140 | 2,560 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $36,540 | 1,450 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $36,330 | 1,110 |
| Dalton | $36,110 | 390 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $35,940 | 590 |
| Albany | $35,260 | 770 |
| Columbus | $34,970 | 1,130 |
| Valdosta | $34,040 | 470 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,550 |
| Medical Assistants | $41,600 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,430 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,550 |
| Paramedics | $57,660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $30,550 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $36,790 |
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