Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Atlanta, GA

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$21.57/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Atlanta, GA is $21.57 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Georgia average of $31.49.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Atlanta, GA compared to State and National Averages

$21.57/hour

Atlanta, GA

48% lower than the US average.

$31.49/hour

Georgia

1% lower than the US average.

$31.96/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Atlanta Compare to Other Cities

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Newnan, Georgia

$22/hour

This is equal to the Atlanta average

Columbus, Georgia

$19/hour

This is 14% lower than the Atlanta average of $21.57.

Birmingham, Alabama

$20/hour

This is 6% lower than the Atlanta average of $21.57.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Atlanta?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $22 per hour. For comparison, the Atlanta, GA average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$22	$22

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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