Registered Nurses pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for registered nurses is $44.98 an hour ($93,550 a year). About 100,950 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Georgia ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.14 | $68,920 |
| 25% of workers | $38.02 | $79,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.98 | $93,550 |
| 75% of workers | $51.12 | $106,330 |
| 90% of workers | $61.84 | $128,640 |
Registered Nurses pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $100,490 | 56,460 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $87,760 | 6,880 |
| Savannah | $86,760 | 4,200 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $85,070 | 3,100 |
| Rome | $83,880 | 1,740 |
| Dalton | $83,290 | 1,000 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $82,630 | 1,010 |
| Columbus | $82,500 | 2,790 |
| Hinesville | $82,490 | 270 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $82,200 | 2,400 |
| Albany | $80,390 | 0 |
| Warner Robins | $78,980 | 1,090 |
| Valdosta | $74,360 | 1,110 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,030 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,430 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,550 |
| Physician Assistants | $115,390 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $259,320 |
| Paramedics | $57,660 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $224,630 |
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