Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$20.47/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia is $20.47 per hour. This is 65% lower than the US average of $33.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$20.47/hour
Georgia
65% lower than the US average.
$33.74/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($30) and North Carolina ($22). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Georgia average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — Ohio pays 75% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $36 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $34 |
| North Carolina | $22 | $28 |
| Florida | $22 | $28 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Licensed Practical Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Georgia
Be the first to know about new jobs for LPN / LVN Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
